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Saturday, July 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Monty Fulton, a retired miner, now volunteers at Facing Hunger Foodbank—where three friends say his dedication has made a strong local impact, helping those in need. WSAZ
- ➤ The regatta continues through the holiday weekend in Huntington with boat races and family activities planned for local residents. Organizers say the event will run through Saturday and Sunday as officials keep an eye on weather conditions for safety. WSAZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Karubees Jamaican Restaurant will open next month at The Market Downtown and serve traditional Jamaican dishes from Chef Kerry Martin and his wife Bina. The restaurant will offer outdoor seating, dine-in, carryout, and delivery via DoorDash and GrubHub — using family recipes passed down from Martin's grandmother. WSAZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Carter G. Woodson Memorial Foundation is restoring the home at 10th Avenue and 17th Street in Huntington so it can become a museum for learning about Memphis Tennessee Garrison—a civil rights leader who helped shape our community. The exterior work is complete with help from the National Park Service, and the foundation will soon finish the interior with donated 1900s period pieces—a project that honors her legacy. WSAZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Brian Chandler shared food safety tips for summer cookouts in Putnam County by advising that grills be cleaned and raw meats kept separate from cooked ones—he stressed that keeping hot foods hot and cold foods cold prevents food-borne illness. The USDA recommends using a food thermometer and cooking foods to safe temperatures because perishable items left out over 2 hours enter a bacteria danger zone. WSAZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marshall University student Yasmine Jutt is interning with the Los Angeles Dodgers as a performance science intern and will work at the spring training facility until August. She won a contest to present at a Dodgers online event (earning her spot on the Blue Crew) and uses her background in kinesiology and data analysis to help improve pitchers' performance. WOWK-TV
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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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DCI: Drum Corps International
7:30-9 p.m. — Joan C. Edwards Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the spectacular show of musical and visual artistry by world-class drum corps.
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Spill Dance Night
9-10:30 p.m. — The Loud — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying night of dance and music in Huntington, WV.
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Matt Mullins and The Breakdowns Concert
9:00-10:30 p.m. — The Loud — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of lively rock-infused country with Matt Mullins and The Breakdowns in an intimate setting.
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Ben Nichols Live
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Loud — Tickets may be required — Enjoy a night of alt-country music with Ben Nichols, frontman of Lucero.
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