Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of June.
Good morning, Huntington.
🎭 Culture
The Women Warriors Summit will return to Huntington on Oct.
23 at Marshall Health Network Arena with actress Brooke Shields and Paralympian Amy Purdy headlining. The event aims to inspire and empower women from Appalachia.
🎓 Education
PCTC principal CD Caldwell said the planned Google data center near Buffalo will create 200 to 300 jobs and offer a pipeline from high school IT training to data center work.
He said certifications like CompTIA A+ and Network+ prepare students for these new roles.
🏈 Sports
No. 1 John Marshall beat Robert C.
Byrd 14-0 on Tuesday morning at The Rock Field B at Little Creek Park in the Class AAA State Tournament; the Monarchs will face No. 5 Keyser in their next matchup.
WVSSAC released the state baseball tournament schedule that begins this weekend with games in four classes and championship play on Saturday, June 13.
A key matchup features Huntington in a Class AAAA game on Wednesday, June 10 at 10:00 a.m.
West Virginia won a 10-inning game against Kentucky, 6-5, to secure the Morgantown Regional Championship on Monday night.
The Mountaineers will host Cal Poly in a best-of-three series with a chance to advance to the College World Series.
The Cabell Midland Knights beat Jefferson 9–0 in their Class AAAA State Tournament opener and will play in the quarterfinal round Wednesday morning in South Charleston.
The George Washington Lady Patriots won their Class AAAA opening round game against Parkersburg South by a score of 6-1 and advanced to the quarterfinals.
They will play University or Washington today at 11:00 a.m.
Herbert Hoover beat PikeView 8-0 in the opening round on Tuesday, June 2, and the Huskies will play Winfield or Brooke today at 11:00 a.m. in the quarterfinals of the Class AAA State Tournament.
🎉 Huntington Events
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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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