Good morning, Huntington.

The West Virginia Department of Education uses a USDA grant to run the Summer Food Service Program, offering free meals for students 18 and younger at 400 sites statewide.

Local sponsors such as schools, nonprofits & churches run the sites and provide extra activities like reading and summer school.

After flash flooding from Thursday night storms, workers cleaned Chief Logan State Park on Friday by removing fallen trees so visitors can return.

The park superintendent said there were no injuries and only minor damage, though working in the heat without shade made cleanup challenging.

Cleanup efforts at Chief Logan State Park continued on June 27 — work is underway to remove debris from park areas.

The bee population in West Virginia has dropped 40% due to last year's drought and environmental factors—this decline may lower honey production and raise food prices, with state beekeeper Shanda King urging locals to support bees by planting bee-friendly plants.

Shawnee State University will join the Mountain East Conference in July next year pending its NCAA Division II acceptance—this invitation follows a detailed review that confirmed the school is a strong match for the league.

The Bears will compete in 19 sports and begin football by 2028.

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.

Zay Lukas Live in Concert

9:00–10:30 p.m. — The Loud — Ticket prices vary — Experience Zay Lukas’s unique blend of hip-hop and R&B in an electrifying live performance.

Sam Eplin Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — The Loud — Tickets available — Experience the heartfelt lyrics and vibrant music of Sam Eplin live in concert.

WV Nature Exploration Event

1-3 p.m. — Huntington Children's Museum — Free with Museum admission — Discover native animals and engage in hands-on nature exploration for all ages.