Friday, June 6th, 2025

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Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A special fundraiser—Hope Blooms—is supporting Project Hope for Women & Children this month. Kathleen Maynard, the project director, shared details of the event on First Look at Four. WSAZ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An Allegiant flight from Clearwater experienced an engine failure on Monday and made an emergency landing at Tri-State Airport, where passengers later boarded another plane for Clearwater + the aircraft remained at the airport undergoing an engine swap as of Thursday afternoon. WSAZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Better Business Bureau urged teens and college students to research job postings carefully this summer after warning that scammers may offer quick hiring, conduct interviews over the phone, and ask for payment for equipment — steps that could put personal and financial information at risk. WSAZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Joseph Keffer from Chesapeake Middle School represented the local area at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. with his father. He visited First Look at Four to share his experience + test spelling skills with Tim + Susan. WSAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Milton residents have struggled with unreliable water and city officials have launched a long-term upgrade project that will add a new storage tank near Kilgore Creek and update water lines along James River Turnpike—phase one has secured over $7 million while phase two will replace valves citywide with no timeline yet. This project aims to reduce ongoing water loss and improve service, though officials say the fix will not happen overnight. WCHS-TV
- ➤ The Public Employees Insurance Agency reported stable finances today – its revenue is $78 million ahead of budget and expenses are $22 million under estimates – while Gov. Patrick Morrisey and state officials review data for a possible special legislative session expected around mid-July. MetroNews
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Code Red News Concert
9 PM – 1 AM — The Loud — Ticket prices vary — Experience a high-energy performance blending rock and modern music in an intimate venue.
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Buni Muni Concert
9 PM - 1 AM — The Loud — Tickets starting at $30 — Enjoy a live performance by Buni Muni in a vibrant venue.
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