Good morning, Huntington.

A two-vehicle crash closed the middle and fast lanes on I-64 westbound at mile marker 54 near McCorkle Avenue exit in South Charleston after 2 p.m. on August 18th—police said no injuries were reported—.

The Barboursville Peach Cobbler Factory will close on Aug.

31 as announced by owners Brock and Arvin Thompson in a video. The store, which opened near Marshall University in 2022 and reached over $1 million in sales, will cease operations while other locations remain open.

Todd M. Chapman, 57, pleaded guilty to bank fraud after he embezzled at least $602,000 from a local law firm where he worked as an office manager for about 30 years by misusing client trust accounts and a PPP loan—he faces sentencing on December 1 with a potential maximum of 30 years in prison, five years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine.

Troopers reported that a suspect was killed in an officer-involved shooting on August 18 — officials confirmed the fatal incident.

Attorney General J.B.

McCuskey filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia against Express Scripts—now Evernorth Health—accusing the company of pushing profits over public safety by relaxing controls on opioid prescriptions and ignoring abuse data. The state claims their actions increased opioid sales and worsened the crisis, and it seeks monetary penalties for the harm done.

Cabell County 911 has begun using new drones to help first responders get a higher view in emergencies—like finding missing persons and checking on fires and floods.

The drones have spotlights, speakers and infrared sensors that will speed up responses at large events.

ACLU-WV and Mountain State Justice revived a lawsuit that challenges Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s order allowing religious vaccine exemptions as the new school year began (the case was dismissed earlier on technical grounds).

They filed an emergency request for a temporary restraining order with Kanawha Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey (the groups say the order oversteps state law and endangers schoolchildren).

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.

2025 Marshall Thundering Herd Football Season Tickets

3:30 a.m. — Joan C. Edwards Stadium — Price may vary — Secure your season tickets and support a great cause while enjoying college football.

Lakeview Concert

6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. — The Loud — Tickets available now — Don't miss Lakeview live in Huntington for an exciting night of music.

DeafHeaven Live Performance

8-9:30 p.m. — The Loud — Tickets vary — Experience the innovative sounds of DeafHeaven as they showcase their evolution in the music scene.