Wednesday, July 30th, 2025

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Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cabell County Schools shared progress on Meadows Elementary School in a Facebook post—ZMM Architects Engineers is building an accessible, single-level facility for 235 students that can expand to serve 300 and is set to be completed by the end of summer. WSAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the City of Huntington and the Veterans Affairs Administration started Mission Zero using the Marine Co. 1 Boat to help unhoused veterans along the Ohio and Guyandotte Rivers. City leaders said they reached about 40 people Tuesday — and they will host landlord events, shift federal grants, and launch a dashboard later this summer to track progress. WSAZ
- ➤ Huntington began upgrading its wastewater treatment system yesterday & city officials said the planned improvements will boost water quality for residents. WSAZ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Lori Weaver Hawkins from AAA Blue Grass visited First Look at Four to share tips for protecting cars from extreme heat this summer—she explained that warm weather can cause extra damage and simple maintenance can prevent costly repairs. WSAZ
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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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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Community Spotlight: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
6-7 p.m. — Sip Downtown Brasserie — Free entry — Engage in a discussion on supporting early childhood literacy for local children.
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