Good morning, Huntington.

Community Cares Week begins soon at Marshall University — local volunteers still can sign up to help with planned events.

A 71-year-old Florida woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to stealing $328,478.38 in West Virginia public employee pension benefits by failing to report a family death (she received more than 180 survivor payments) and faces up to 10 years in prison (sentencing is set for Aug.

28).

On Wednesday, officials ruled that a fire at Brighter Day Ministry Church on the 4000 block of Nine Mile Road in Lesage was set on purpose after a small fire in an attached shed at 12:10 p.m. led to flames at the church and fellowship hall two hours later—investigators now have preliminary leads.

First Stage Theatre is set to present 13 Jr. this weekend—Brady Parrot, Kellen Wolfe, and Ashley Miller shared details during a recent visit to First Look at Four.

The state Board of Education will revisit its response to a new law that gives the Legislature oversight and Gov. Morrisey’s vaccine exemption directive during a June meeting—Superintendent Blatt said the board is working with the governor and Legislature as most schools wrap up this school year.

West Virginia Supreme Court did not answer a certified question from the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals on whether drug sales can be considered a public nuisance in the opioid crisis, leaving the federal court to make its own prediction.

Critics say the move leaves West Virginians without clear legal guidance on the issue.

Governor Patrick Morrisey signed House Bill 3336 on May 15 at Heritage Point in Wheeling—this new law lets operators plug abandoned gas and oil wells by filling the casing with cement instead of removing deteriorated infrastructure, which officials say will make the process safer and more affordable for capping over 21,000 wells.

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.