Today
in Huntington
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local singer-songwriter Delnora won female vocalist of the year at the ICMA awards at the Grand Ole Opry and appeared on First Look at Four to discuss her win and future music plans. This recognition marks an exciting milestone in her career. WSAZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The West Virginia Public Service Commission approved an inflation-based rate increase for Appalachian and Wheeling Power that will raise residential bills by $5.12 starting June 1, and commercial and industrial bills will also increase as the companies commit to recovering over $2.6B+ via rate relief bonds. Charleston Gazette-Mail
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ City of Ashland said water plant operators detected an unusual substance in the Ohio River near a water intake last Friday and updated residents Wednesday morning. Officials stated early tests suggest it might be industrial cleaning chemicals and assured that no abnormality entered the water system. WSAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Capito visited Marshall University's Institute for Cyber Security construction site on Wednesday (located at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Hal Greer Boulevard) to review early progress on a project set to expand the region's cyber workforce. WSAZ
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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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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.
~ Carl Jung
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