Today
in Huntington
Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Huntington held its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25 — honoring local veterans at a community park with remarks from local officials. WSAZ
- ➤ Cabell County officials will demolish abandoned houses as part of a local cleanup effort and local students will compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. later this week. WSAZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Harvard and Stanford University Education Scorecard ranked West Virginia among the top eight states for learning growth for the second consecutive year, highlighting success in student progress that local schools can build on. WSAZ
- ➤ St. Mary's School of Nursing in Huntington celebrates 100 years of service as local reporters, including Joey Trader and Amanda Burton from First Look at Four, highlight the milestone. Community celebration details are expected to be announced soon. WSAZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A flood watch is in effect today as heavy rain is expected to ease the ongoing drought, bringing near normal water levels for May + giving relief to local farmers and gardeners. WSAZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marshall Athletics director Gerald Harrison praised student-athletes after they gave over 5,500 community service hours—from food bank work to school clinics—while sophomore infielder Sydni Burko was named second-team All-American after a record softball season. MetroNews
- ➤ Marshall University introduced its first stunt head coach, Evynn Richard, at Tuesday morning’s event at the Cam Henderson Center. Coming from California Baptist University where the stunt team is on a 117-0 winning streak with multiple national championships, she plans to build a program focused on positivity and championship performance. WSAZ
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Huntington Car Cruise
5-10 p.m. — Huntington Ale House — General Children Car Display Entry — Enjoy a classic car show while supporting local restaurants and businesses.
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Appalachian Makers Market
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Daily — The Space on 8th Event Venue — Free entry — Explore unique handmade crafts and tasty treats amidst local Appalachian charm.
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