Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
Good morning, Huntington.
Trade Days return this weekend in Guyandotte where local shoppers can help support a good cause as they browse items offered by community vendors.
Valley Health + Enslow Park Presbyterian Church are hosting a Back-to-School Summer Jam to help local kids get ready for the new school year, and organizers plan to make the event fun and safe for families.
It will offer a community space where children can enjoy activities before school starts.
Huntington bakery Paula Vega Cakes announced its closure on Wednesday via social media—all custom cake orders will be filled or reimbursed and the shop that opened in 2011 will cease operations.
Meadows Elementary School in Cabell County is nearly complete and will be ready for students before the new school year begins; the new facility features full ADA accessibility, open learning spaces, and a playground for 235 students—an official ribbon cutting is scheduled for August 11th. Cabell County Schools Superintendent Hardesty credited close cooperation among designers, the board of education, and the contractor for the early completion that promises an innovative start for future generations.
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.
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.
Zach Bryan Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Joan C. Edwards Stadium — Cost info pending — Experience the soulful sounds of Zach Bryan with special guest Petey USA in Huntington.
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