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Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A person was injured in an early morning shooting in Huntington when the victim walked into the Sheetz on 18th Street with a gunshot wound—police and ambulance crews responded immediately—and an investigation is underway. MetroNews
- ➤ A husband and wife were fatally stabbed in Huntington on May 6 — police are investigating the incident. WSAZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Southern Gospel singer Squire Parsons died of a heart attack on Monday at age 77—he wrote over 600 gospel songs including "Sweet Beulah Land". He grew up in Roane County and performed with the Calvarymen and Kingsmen Quartets before retiring from touring in 2019 for health reasons. MetroNews
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marshall University announced a direct admission program with Putnam County Schools and Wayne County Schools that automatically accepts seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher—this program allows eligible students to enroll for Fall 2025 by contacting their school counselor. WSAZ
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marshall football replaced its lost kicker with Lorcan Quinn (No. 1 prospect from Kohl’s Kicking Academy) after he went 8-for-8 at a camp at IMG Academy, and it added former tailback Justin Williams-Thomas and receiver De’Andre Tamarez to strengthen its offense. Marshall men’s basketball also boosted its lineup by signing senior guard Noah Otshudi (from Hamilton, Ontario), who had a standout season in Ontario and credited the coaches for his opportunity. MetroNews
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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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