Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of June.
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🏘️ Community
On Saturday, downtown was packed for the 22nd annual West Virginia hot dog festival with over 12,000 attendees and about 70 vendors serving a variety of frankfurters.
The event featured a dachshund race and costume contest.
KidsFest kicked off on June 5 at the June Harless Center at Marshall University with the Cardboard Boat Regatta hosted by the Huntington Children's Museum, bringing families together to enjoy local creativity.
🎭 Culture
The 22nd annual West Virginia hot dog festival took place on Saturday in downtown Huntington, drawing over 12,000 attendees and 70 vendors serving hot dogs with ketchup+mustard while hosting dachshund costume contests and races.
The event showcased local flavors and fun competitions.
🎓 Education
Cabell County Schools paused plans for a special education task force approved Tuesday because limited staff availability this summer delays the effort, and the board will revisit the plan when new superintendent Keith Thomas takes over.
🏈 Sports
St. Joseph Central beat Trinity 11-3 at Jack Cook Field in the Class A quarterfinal round of the state baseball championship, and it will play in the semifinals on Thursday at 10 a.m. against either Gilmer County or Greater Beckley.
The Mountaineers beat Cal Poly 17-1 in Morgantown with home runs from Ben Lumsden and teammates, although severe weather caused a nearly two-hour delay in celebrating.
The team now headed to the College World Series and will face the winner of Troy and Little Rock next week (record 45-15).
Sherman Tide blanked Madonna 10-0 Saturday night at Jack Cook Field in the opening game of the West Virginia Class A state baseball tournament.
The Tide will face Pendleton County Thursday morning in the semi-finals.
🎉 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.
The Tri-State Street Rods Cruise-In
5-9 p.m. — HIMG - Huntington Internal Medicine Group — Free entry — A gathering of car enthusiasts showcasing classic and custom vehicles in the heart of Huntington.
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