Today
in Huntington
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Crews have begun work at Dumont Tri-County YMCA in Scott Depot to add 12,000 sqft of space (including a two-story fitness center, sauna, and larger child watch area), with construction set to finish in April 2027, officials said. WSAZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Huntington High Theatre presents Shrek today at the school auditorium & shows will continue into next week for family-friendly entertainment. WSAZ
- ➤ Stone Temple Pilots will perform at the State Fair of West Virginia this August; they will take the stage at 8 p.m. on Aug. 22 with opener Velvet Chains, and tickets go on sale Friday (April 24). WSAZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new poll by Mark Blankenship (the pollster) and Associates found West Virginians widely support upgrading the electric grid for more reliable and affordable power. The study shows 68 percent say it should be a top priority while 95 percent consider it important across the state. MetroNews
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local middle school students competed in a Shark Tank-style event last Monday — they pitched innovative business ideas to local judges at their school to gain real-world entrepreneurial experience. WSAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Apr. 20, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation admitting West Virginia as the 35th state. The decision took effect 60 days later and is now honored on June 20 as West Virginia Day. WSAZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ MetroNews high school baseball poll shows that Jefferson, Bridgeport, Charleston Catholic and Huntington St. Joe remain atop their classifications after games played through April 19 (voted on by 10 sports broadcasters and writers statewide). MetroNews
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Brit Taylor and Adam Chaffins at The Loud
8-11:59 p.m. — The Loud — Ticket price not specified — Experience an evening of captivating performances by Brit Taylor, an accomplished singer-songwriter, alongside Adam Chaffins and Dale Blankenship.
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Live Performance by Jeremy Short
9 PM – 1 AM — The Loud — $10 cover — Experience the unique sounds of Eastern Kentucky Space Funk with Jeremy Short's golden voice and captivating guitar skills.
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Loopy Fest
5-11:59 p.m. — The Loud — $20.20 — Enjoy a musical lineup featuring local bands and DJ performances in Huntington's vibrant scene.
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An Evening with The Kind Thieves
9 p.m. — The Loud — $20.20 — Enjoy an electrifying night with The Kind Thieves as they take the stage.
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Gimme Gimme Disco
8-11:30 p.m. — The Loud — Cost not specified — Welcome to a night filled with 70's disco vibes inspired by ABBA.
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Songwriters In the Round
8-11 p.m. — The Loud — $10.61 — Enjoy an evening of original tunes from talented songwriters in a vibrant atmosphere.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
~ Henry Ford
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