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Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The CUFFED Task Force arrested 40 people for felony charges in an investigation called Operation Shake Down that ran from May 5 to May 16—officers also recovered 40 grams of methamphetamine, 1 oz of fentanyl, and five firearms. WSAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Huntington Police Department is recruiting new officers and will hold tests on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1 at Huntington High School Football Field and the HPD training room (physical tests begin at 9:00 a.m. and written tests start at 11:00 a.m.). Successful candidates will earn a $5,000 to $10,000 bonus, a $59,857 base salary after the first year, full benefits, and paid overtime. WSAZ
- ➤ First responders in Cabell County celebrated the ribbon-cutting for the new Nancy Cartmill EMS station on Tuesday, and the base between 16th Street and 5th Street West will begin service today. The station—replacing a nearly 100-year-old facility—includes ambulance bays, a new logistics area for supplies, and a training room for CPR classes to boost crew efficiency. WOWK-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ May is Better Hearing Month — Dr. Rebecca Brashears from Ascent Audiology & Hearing visited First Look at Four to share simple tips for keeping your ears healthy. WSAZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marshall earned a No. 4 seed and finished the regular season 31-24 after a season-ending sweep of Georgia Southern at Jack Cook Field. The Herd will begin tournament play today at Riverfront Park in Montgomery — facing No. 5 seed Louisiana at 8:30 p.m. MetroNews
- ➤ Marshall University formed an 11-member committee — led by Chief of Staff Ginny Painter — to work with CarrSports Consulting and recommend a new athletic director within 60 days after announcing that Christian Spears' contract will not be renewed when it expires next February. MetroNews
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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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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.
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Origami Angel Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Loud — Ticket prices vary — Experience the defining sound of Origami Angel's latest record, Feeling Not Found.
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Kindred Valley Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Loud — Not specified — Experience indie folk tunes from the talented Kindred Valley band formed by Marshall University alumni.
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Open Mic Night
9:00 – 10:30 p.m. — The Loud — Tickets start at $50 — Enjoy a night of diverse performances at the local open mic event.
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