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Monday, August 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local church was rebuilt after a fire damaged the building yesterday, and officials said the work restored it to serve the community—ensuring it is safe for future gatherings. WSAZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia will build a child care and learning center at its Putnam County plant by 2027 to help employees balance work and family needs — the Buffalo facility will serve 120 children per shift and provide STEM and school support programs. MetroNews
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kathy Mattea from Cross Lanes became a member of the Grand Ole Opry on August 9 when fellow West Virginia native Charlie McCoy interrupted her performance with a bouquet and invitation—she has enjoyed a long country music career and now joins local stars like Brad Paisley to safeguard the region's rich musical heritage. MetroNews
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two dozen aspiring teachers began college this month as the sixth Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars start classes across West Virginia. They will study math, science, special education and elementary education—each required to teach in the state for five years—using a scholarship program that offers up to $10,000 a year. MetroNews
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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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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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