Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
Good morning, Huntington.
The 10th annual Fly in Festival returns this week at Robert Newlon Airport—promoters Tim Corbett and Carl Bailey previewed the event during an appearance on First Look at Four with musicians Don and Andrew Rigsby.
The Cabell County Fair opened yesterday at 3 p.m. at West Virginia Pumpkin Park in Milton and featured Family Fun Night with line dancing, a cake walk, and a 'Touch a Truck' event — admission cost was $5 and the fair runs until Saturday.
With unpredictable weather, residents in Huntington experienced more power outages this summer — Eric Porter from Mueller Electric explained at First Look at Four that installing standby generators could help ready homes for outages — advice that may help reduce future disruptions. He outlined steps for residents to prepare for recurring outages.
On July 16, Huntington police arrested a third man—20-year-old Matthew Diamond from South Shore, Kentucky—on a felony conspiracy charge for filming and sharing the 45-minute assault of autistic 22-year-old Liam at Ritter Park, where Liam suffered a broken jaw, broken nose, and other serious facial injuries when he went to meet a girl.
The Carter G. Woodson Memorial Foundation is restoring Memphis Tennessee Garrison’s home into a museum in Huntington— it said the project honors his legacy and needs community help.
The work aims to preserve a key piece of local civil rights history for all residents.
On July 23rd, kids at Ona Elementary learned about healthy snacks when Autumn Brooks — Lyla Pancake — Lynnex Totten — and Cedar Pyles visited the First Look at Four kitchen to show a quick summer recipe.
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.
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.
Spill Dance Night
9-10:30 p.m. — The Loud — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying night of dance and music in Huntington, WV.
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.
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.
Tanner Usrey Concert
7-10:30 p.m. — The Loud — Ticket information not provided — Experience the soulful sounds of country-inspired music in Huntington.
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.
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.
Diamond Teeth Mary Festival
5-11 p.m. — Heritage Station — Free entry — Celebrate the legacy of Diamond Teeth Mary with live music and community fun.
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