Good morning, Huntington.

Kanawha County resident Virginia Cadd celebrated her 107th birthday at Harmony at Southridge with family & friends.

The lifelong local credited healthy habits and purpose while a board of personal photos honored her life.

Dr. Amon Gilliam, assistant superintendent of Instruction and Support, discussed new education initiatives on WSAZ+ that include an AI and digital science framework to boost student success from elementary to high school — a key transition for middle schoolers.

The State Department of Education will roll out these measures soon.

Buffalo Middle School will become an Empowerment school through a new partnership with Marshall University for the 2026-27 school year, as announced at the Aug Board meeting.

Officials also provided an update on the property designated for the future Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine.

Cabell County completed its final phase of a new 911 radio communications system ($4.5M) funded by American Rescue Plan Act COVID-19 recovery funds.

The upgrade gives volunteer fire departments a unified dispatch channel and clearer signals for rural emergency response.

In this week’s episode of Live Well, Age Well, Susan Nicholas talks with Dr. Sojung Kara Park about early signs and common myths of Parkinson’s Disease, helping viewers understand a condition that affects over 1 million Americans.

This week in Huntington, the local episode of Live Well, Age Well highlights early signs of Parkinson's Disease and debunks myths as Susan Nicholas talks with Dr. Sojung Kara Park (referencing notable cases like Michael J.

Fox, Muhammad Ali, and Carly Simon) to inform viewers.

Local and state officials broke ground on Barboursville Healthcare Center along state Route 2 yesterday in a $40 million project+expected to create 150 jobs+ as Communicare prepares to offer updated care in a 60,000 sqft facility with 124 beds.

The Mountaineers will clash with UNC for the first time in 61 years on November 27 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte as part of the Dick Vitale Invitational.

Coach Ross Hodge said the game will add excitement to the non-conference schedule.

Marshall University officials released a white paper called 'From the Mountains, Not the Sidelines' that details college athletics challenges and urges national legislation to support smaller schools while highlighting local economic benefits + calling for community backing to balance funding. The document is signed by key university leaders.

3 Guys Before The Game recapped WVU's first preseason workout held on Wednesday as hosts discussed head coach Rich Rodriguez's plans and athletic director Wren Baker's new uniform announcement, offering local fans insights ahead of the season.