Good morning, Huntington.

St. Mary’s Regional Heart Institute launched a car raffle that gives local residents a chance to win a new car—Melissa Mielcarek and Sara Schultz-Britt described the initiative on First Look at Four.

The Vineyard in the Village festival is taking place in Barboursville this weekend — it will offer wine sampling, live music and food to local residents.

Cabell Midland High School celebrated its Collegium Musicum on Friday.

Marshall University has expanded the Marshall Direct program to Putnam and Wayne counties, giving students with a 2.5 GPA a way to bypass the college application process.

The program began in Cabell County in 2023 and expanded to Kanawha County in 2024, and it is accepting students for the fall term with nine applications received so far—more expected soon.

A federal judge ruled in favor of Shival Vyas, a Marshall University graduate student from India—ordering federal officials to restore his F-1 visa and work authorization while preventing his arrest, detention or deportation out of the court’s jurisdiction—just days before Marshall’s spring graduation. Vyas had fought a visa revocation tied to a past misdemeanor.

The Huntington Tri-State Airport announced plans to add four designated parking areas near the terminal beginning Thursday, May 15th to meet growing travel demand.

Travelers should allow extra time as a complimentary shuttle service and a relocated parking booth will be available+ officials say these changes will ease peak-hour traffic.

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.

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.

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.

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.

R&B Soul Block Party 2025

6-10 p.m. — Heritage Station — Admission details not specified — Groove to the smooth sounds of R&B and soul music at an epic block party.