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Sunday, June 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bishop Mark Brennan asked Catholic parishes and missions to hold special donation collections on June 28, today, July 5 and July 6 to help families hurt by flash flooding in Ohio and Marion counties. The funds, managed by Catholic Charities West Virginia, will cover immediate relief and longer recovery needs — joining efforts already boosted by local groups. MetroNews
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Preston County woman pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter for injecting 20 units of unprescribed insulin that killed her diabetic mother in a 2023 Grafton home incident—she will face a three- to 15-year sentence pending a pre-sentencing hearing where victim impact statements will be read—. MetroNews
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Coal industry officials warned that more than 1,200 mining jobs are at risk this summer as falling demand for steel-making coal—exacerbated by China's dumping of cheap steel—could lead to layoffs in multiple West Virginia coalfields. Civil LLC has already sent WARN notices, with nearly 300 miners in some counties facing potential job cuts if the trend continues. WCHS-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two state senators—Oliverio and Garcia—expressed concerns after the state budget presentation at interim legislative meetings, noting that tax revenues stayed flat while expenses rose and personal income collections dropped 27.25% since March 16. They warned that rising costs for the Hope Scholarship and Public Employee Insurance Agency could further strain state finances and impact public employee benefits. MetroNews
- ➤ Community groups fear the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will cut Medicaid and SNAP and damage the safety net that many rely on—Sen. Shelley Moore Capito supports the bill, and Senate passage is targeted by July 4. The changes could mean fewer health care and food benefits for hundreds of thousands. Charleston Gazette-Mail
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tee Higgins hosted a one-day football camp at Huntington High School on Saturday, June 28th, overcoming travel delays that pushed the start from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—he spent time with hundreds of young players. WSAZ
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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