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Thursday, August 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Huntington police arrested 62-year-old Carson Scott Jeffers on Wednesday after he allegedly shot and killed 60-year-old Michael Christian on Tuesday outside his home on 6th Avenue—Jeffers, a homeless man with a long criminal record that includes a past murder, was charged with first degree murder—and he was expected to be arraigned by a Cabell County Magistrate before the day ended. MetroNews
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country singer Carly Pearce will perform at the Paramount Arts Center in Ashland on Friday, Oct. 10—after 45 sold-out shows on Tim McGraw’s tour—and will showcase hits from her new album Hummingbird. Tickets go on sale Aug. 22 at 10 a.m. WSAZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A Workforce West Virginia report showed that the state lost more than 7,000 civilian jobs and over 4,000 total jobs in the past year—Chamber president Steve Roberts expressed concern over declining manufacturing and private sector jobs. He said West Virginians must improve education to prepare for an economy that is shifting from manual to digital work. MetroNews
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced that West Virginia’s final proposal for federally funded broadband expansion is open for public comment and will cover about 74,000 eligible locations—including unserved, underserved and community anchor institutions. The proposal must be submitted by Sept. 4 and comments will be accepted until midnight August 26. MetroNews
- ➤ Attorney General J.B. McCuskey asked to consolidate two vaccine exemption cases—one in Raleigh County where Judge Froble granted a preliminary ruling for religious exemptions and one in Kanawha County challenging Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s order—to avoid confusion over the state’s Equal Protection for Religion Act. The move will have both cases handled together in Raleigh County for a clear and efficient decision. MetroNews
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ LaDawna Walker Dean and Dr. Anthony T. Woart from Marshall University’s Minority Health Institute visited First Look at Four on August 20th to share their efforts in raising awareness about behavioral health—efforts that aim to help the community better understand mental health challenges. WSAZ
- ➤ Marshall Health Network opened its Teays Pavilion in Scott Depot two days ago with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The new campus houses clinics for toxicology, neurology, dermatology and occupational medicine that expand access to specialized outpatient care. Charleston Gazette-Mail
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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