Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of April.
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🏘️ Community
Huntington Renaissance Faire is raising funds for Harmony House—organizer Zachary met with Sarah and Craig to share key details about the event.
🚧 Accidents
Officials continue investigating a deadly chemical emergency that occurred on Apr.
24 (4:13 p.m.) in the area, with details under review as they work to determine the cause.
🎓 Education
Mary Phalen Leadership Academy held its ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday as community members gathered to mark the new school’s commitment to fostering student leadership in Huntington.
Governor Morrisey signed a Hope Scholarship reform bill on Friday, Apr.
24 that shifts payments to a quarterly schedule to strengthen funding for private, faith and home-based learning options in the state.
Mary Phalen Leadership Academy held its ribbon cutting last evening & marked the school’s opening with local officials and community members celebrating the new campus.
The event signaled a fresh start for students and the neighborhood.
🏛️ Government
On Apr. 24, 1964, President Lyndon Johnson visited Huntington to outline his war on poverty across the Appalachian states in front of 3,500 people.
He later took a helicopter tour of nearby Inez and Paintsville.
🏈 Sports
Cabell Midland moved into the MSAC final after beating Hurricane 8-2 at GoMart Ballpark today — pitchers Crawford and Hinkle held Hurricane to just three hits, and the Knights will face the winner of the St. Albans vs. Spring Valley match later today.
WSAZ Sports+ reported the Cabell Midland Knights upset Hurricane with an 8-2 win — the team celebrated a strong performance that impressed local fans.
On Friday, Apr. 24, the first day of the MSAC Baseball Tournament featured competitive play from local teams at a nearby venue.
The event will continue to draw fans as more exciting games are scheduled.
🎉 Huntington Events
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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.
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.
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.
Brew Grass West Virginia 2026
1-6 p.m. — Taps at Heritage — Free entry — Celebrate with live music and local craft beers from the Appalachian region in Huntington.
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