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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On April 30, a truck hit an embankment and flipped on the 100 block of 40th Street in Nitro at 7:25 a.m., rolling about 100 yards and ejecting a passenger who was taken to a local hospital—while the driver stayed unharmed and traffic was blocked during cleanup. WOWK-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Over 1300 ninth and tenth graders from 11 counties gathered today at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center for the West Virginia GEAR UP Career Academy. Hosted by West Virginia GEAR UP in partnership with Education Alliance — featuring 55 employers and a live STEM show — the event offered students practical career and trade school insights. MetroNews
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, a swarm of bees filled the west stands at Marshall’s Joan C. Edwards Stadium and university crews called a beekeeper to safely remove them—moving the bees off-site so they could try to build a new hive in nature. WSAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Patrick Morrisey signed two new laws in Point Pleasant on Wednesday morning that create a Certified Microgrid Program and a one-stop permitting process—aimed at attracting large energy-using data centers to boost West Virginia’s economy. The bills are expected to support projects like Fidelis’s planned Monarch AI Data Center Campus and help lower state income taxes. MetroNews
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Family, friends and hospital staff gathered at Cabell Huntington Hospital chapel on April 30 to honor patients who donated organs or tissue over the past year (the service recognized life-saving gifts) and shared hope for the future (officials stressed the need for more donors). WSAZ
- ➤ Several MedExpress centers in Pennsylvania and West Virginia have been rebranded as UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care centers to expand access to lower-cost on-demand care, including the ones at 10 Adams Ave and 3120 US-60 in Huntington—these centers continue to operate on normal hours while adding services like primary care, women’s health, orthopedics and radiology. WSAZ
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marshall’s men’s hoops team added junior college teammates Caleb Hollenbeck and Andrew Fuquay from Gillette College — both posted strong season stats — to fill gaps after key players left while coach Tony Gibson boosted the football roster with former WVU running back Judah Price and returning linebacker Jaydyn Johnson to strengthen the teams for the upcoming season. MetroNews
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Friendly Fire, Kid Cherry & The Graduates, Code Red News Concert
9:00 PM - 11:30 PM — The Loud — $8 — Enjoy a lively concert featuring local talent for a fun night out.
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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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Parked Concert at The Loud
9 PM – 12 AM — The Loud — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying night of dynamic performances and engaging music from Parked.
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Nathan Bess Concert
9:00 – 10:30 PM — The Loud — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the soulful blend of Country, Americana, and Folk music from Charleston's rising star, Nathan Bess.
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East Nash Grass Concert
8-11:30 p.m. — The Loud — Tickets available now — Experience the vibrant sounds of bluegrass with East Nash Grass in downtown Huntington.
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Live Music with Townsel Turner, Ally Fletcher, and Cadillac Young
9 PM – 12 AM — The Loud — $8 — Enjoy a night of live music from rising stars in a vibrant venue.
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Jay Webb Live Performance
8-10:30 p.m. — The Loud — Ticket info required — Experience Alabama native Jay Webb's unfiltered country music with raw, relatable lyrics.
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Brew Grass West Virginia 2025
1-7 p.m. — Taps at Heritage — Unlimited pours with ticket — Celebrate craft beers and live music from the Appalachian region.
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