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Thursday, April 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lily's Place has expanded into a new community center at the former Highlawn Elementary School after the Cabell County Board of Education voted to give it the building; the group will use $1 million in congressional funds to renovate the space for behavioral health services for families impacted by substance use—especially for grandparents raising grandchildren and first responders. WCHS-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Hunter Crislip admitted to grabbing his loaded shotgun during a domestic fight at a home on the 200 block of Henderson Lane on April 8 and, after missing a shot in the house, striking the man with the butt of the gun before firing again to hit him outside — a grand jury will review the case as both victims were taken to the hospital. WSAZ
- ➤ Accused shooter Amar Richardson, 23, was arrested at the 2000 block of 11th Avenue after a March 20 homicide in the 500 block of 7th Avenue and his case was sent to a grand jury after his self-defense motion was denied and video evidence showed victim Rahmel Lundy spent only five seconds in his apartment—officials said Richardson later disposed of a gun in a dumpster. WSAZ
- ➤ Hunter Dakota Lee Crislip, 22, appeared in court Wednesday on multiple charges after he is accused of striking a man with the butt of a shotgun and shooting him in the back as the victim ran away from a Henderson Lane home where two children were present — the magistrate found probable cause based on deputy testimony, witness statements, and video evidence. WCHS-TV
- ➤ A Huntington resident, Amar Abdu Richardson (23) appeared in court Wednesday, April 23 on charges of murdering 33-year-old Rahmel Lundy in a deadly Cabell County shooting from last month as Detective Jacob Blackburn testified that Richardson admitted to the shooting and claimed the victim threatened him even though witness accounts did not confirm his claim, leading a magistrate to find probable cause and refer the case to a grand jury. WCHS-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Many local students are taking state tests and may receive quicker score reports as Dr. Ashley Stephens from Cabell County Schools explained the changes on First Look at Four—families can now expect faster results than before. WSAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Patrick Morrisey spoke today at Independence Hall in Wheeling to review his administration's first 100 days. He said that future special sessions will address rising Public Employees Insurance Agency costs — including changes to school aid and tax reforms — while his team plans a task force to boost workforce participation. MetroNews
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Friendly Fire, Kid Cherry & The Graduates, Code Red News Concert
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Harmony House Renaissance Faire
1 a.m. — Barboursville Park — Free entry — Explore a lively medieval atmosphere with over 40 local vendors and entertainment at the annual Renaissance Faire.
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Conversation with Author Katherine Howe
12-2 p.m. — Cabell County Public Library — $20 ticket includes lunch — Engage with bestselling author Katherine Howe as she discusses her works on witchcraft and piracy.
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