Good morning, Huntington.

A new park opened with pickleball and basketball courts and the mayor said the city will add a splash pad, boat ramp, and amphitheater (enhancing local recreation) soon.

Members of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity stopped in Huntington Wednesday as part of the coast-to-coast Journey of Hope bike ride at Buddy's All American BBQ to raise funds for equipment for people with disabilities and playground projects; this annual stop has marked the event for 15 years.

K-9 teams across the region are receiving 275 duffel bags loaded with emergency medical supplies from the Little Caesars’ Pizza Pizza Paws campaign, with supplies including Narcan from the Cabell-Huntington Health Department to help teams in 91 agencies across West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio.

An elderly couple in north Charleston lost power more than eight days ago when a Huntington pavement company truck accidentally snapped a utility line and damaged their roof, and although staff apologized on camera + the couple still awaits repairs to support Frank's CPAP machine.

Nevaeh Takahashi and Khloe Bowles spoke about Beetlejuice Jr. at the Paramount Theater in Ashland on Jul.

29 — their discussion highlighted creative aspects that may interest local theater fans.

Drum Corps International performed at Joan C.

Edwards Stadium last night, showcasing a competitive marching display by youth under 21 in Huntington. The group will compete in their international world championships Aug. 6-8 (Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis) as their summer schedule peaks.

State officials said that school clothing voucher applications opened July 20 but closed July 27 at 11:59 p.m. when funds ran out, leaving about 52,000 children with $200 vouchers—5,000 fewer than last year and sparking a review of TANF spending for long-term funding.

West Virginia’s back-to-school sales tax holiday begins tomorrow, Friday, July 31.

Shoppers statewide will save on taxes for school supplies during the break.

Whitney Workman, who carries the Huntington’s gene, shares her story to help families feel less alone while urging better support for the disease.

The Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s Team Hope Walk will take place on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Barboursville Park Amphitheater (2 p.m.).

Ward Davis Live in Concert

8-10:30 p.m. — The Loud — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful outlaw country sound of Ward Davis in an intimate setting.

Andy Frasco & The U.N. Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Loud — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an energetic performance from Andy Frasco & The U.N. in Huntington's vibrant music scene.