Good morning, Huntington.

Harris Riverfront Park in Huntington will host Dawg Dazzle next month to celebrate the Fourth of July with music, fireworks, food and fun (Reeves Kirtner from Kindred Communications shared details on First Look at Four).

On Wednesday, Woodlands Retirement Community hosted the biannual Quilts of Valor ceremony in Huntington, where five local veterans (Ron Prater, Gary Prater, Ken Wolfe, Jim Isaacs, and Howard Anderson) were honored with handmade quilts for their U.S. military service.

Today at First Look at Four, locals previewed The Good Time Kids' Show featuring Captain Valentine and crew, an exhibit at Highlands DO!zeum on Native American culture, and next month’s Dawg Dazzle at Harris Riverfront Park with music, fireworks, food, and fun.

Marshall University’s Board of Governors approved purchasing 3.894 acres for a new School of Medicine – funded by $30 million state funds, $31.8 million federal support and additional fundraising – while also approving a Metro Tuition Rate expansion for fall 2027 and fall 2028.

The Clay2Go mobile exhibit is offering interactive STEM activities this week at the Woody Williams Center for Advanced Learning and Careers.

Cabell County Schools partnered with Huntington Children’s Museum and the Clay Center to set up stations on machinery, magnets and electricity that show new career programs.

The George Washington Patriots defeated Huntington 6-1 in the Class AAAA State Baseball Tournament and will play in the semifinals on Friday — they will face either Washington or Jefferson.

The West Virginia Mountaineers departed from North Central West Virginia Airport Wednesday morning for the College Baseball World Series in Omaha (photos courtesy of Ben Queen).

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.