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Friday, June 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia State Police, Cabell County EMS — and the Ohio River Road Fire Department responded to a tip around noon on June 12th when a person on a boat reported finding a body in the Ohio River off Route 2. WSAZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On June 12, local musicians Ed Light and Randy Brown — known together as The Kitchen Sink-o-Paters — visited First Look at Four to share a cicada song that will be featured at Cicadafest this weekend in Huntington. WSAZ
- ➤ Between June 19 and 21, 2025, Huntington and Charleston will host events to honor Juneteenth — a holiday commemorating the abolition of slavery — as organizers call for a focused learning moment. Charleston Gazette-Mail
- ➤ Huntington hosts Cicadafest this weekend as local musicians Ed Light and Randy Brown—known as The Kitchen Sink-o-Paters—shared a cicada song at First Look at Four while the city faces a growing cicada invasion. WSAZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hurricane High School boys basketball coach Lance Sutherland stepped down after 15 seasons, and school officials have begun searching for a new coach—he led the team to four state tournament appearances including a state runner-up finish in 2014. MetroNews
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Huntington Sanitary Board opened bids last Thursday to expand the Westmoreland wastewater treatment plant that serves about 27,000 customers and treats nine to 12 million gallons on a dry day—this expansion will raise capacity to 17 million gallons dry and 64 million gallons wet, support over 600 jobs and add $5.1 million in taxes, with completion set for 2030. MetroNews
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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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Mary Poppins The Musical
7:30-11 p.m. — Ritter Park Amphitheater — $15-$18 — Experience a magical evening with Mary Poppins in this enchanting outdoor theater production.
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