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Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Timothy Lane Crowder, a Huntington man, pleaded guilty Monday to taking about $24,500 from veterans' disability benefits by helping 13 veterans with their claims between September 2020 and July 2023—he will be sentenced on Oct. 27 and could face up to 5 years in prison, 3 years of supervised release, a $250,000 fine, and repayment of $24,525, prosecutors said. WCHS-TV
- ➤ A former mayor and city recorder pleaded not guilty on July 15th during a court hearing—further proceedings are scheduled as the investigation continues. WSAZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Downtown Huntington Art Walk returns this weekend—supporting Facing Hunger Foodbank as organizers Sydney Devaney and Courtney Chapman met with Cyndi Kirkhart from Facing Hunger at First Look at Four. WSAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On this day in 1988 the final section of I-64 was finished linking Sam Black Church with the West Virginia Turnpike — I-77. The project began in 1957 with its first section from Huntington to Ona completed in 1960 and the route reaching Charleston in 1975. WSAZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Last weekend at the Rock the Country festival, Boyd County officials treated 538 patients in the medical tent and opened a second tent with an extra 200 cots to meet the surge caused by extreme heat. Officials plan to meet with the Healing Appalachia festival organizers in September to improve safety measures for the 30,000 expected attendees. WSAZ
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Keith Morehouse joined Joseph Payton on the latest episode of WSAZ Sports+ to preview The Basketball Tournament—reviewing rosters for teams Herd That, Best Virginia, Carmen’s Crew, Court Street Kings, La Familia and The Ville. WSAZ
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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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Tanner Usrey Concert
7-10:30 p.m. — The Loud — Ticket information not provided — Experience the soulful sounds of country-inspired music in Huntington.
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Kassi Valazza Live Performance
8:00–10:30 p.m. — The Loud — Cost information not provided — Enjoy an evening of East Texas songwriting with Vincent Neil Emerson.
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Air Supply 50th Anniversary Celebration
7-8:30 p.m. — Paramount Arts Center — Ticket cost varies — Celebrate the iconic duo's golden anniversary with timeless hits and memorable performances.
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