Good morning, Huntington.

Local veterans began cleaning up public spaces on Friday, Aug.

28 by picking up litter and tending community gardens—a move to improve Huntington and encourage neighborhood participation.

Cast and crew from Alchemy Theatre’s production of Arsenic and Old Lace visited First Look at Four on Aug.

28 to discuss their stage show and share insights about the play’s creative process for local audiences.

State Superintendent Michele Blatt visited Southside Elementary today; she read Giraffes Can't Dance to first-grade students and promoted the Engaging Families WV initiative on Facebook + the students enjoyed showing off their dance moves.

State Superintendent of Schools Michele Blatt (addressing future improvements) discussed education goals for the 26/27 school year with Tim Irr on WSAZ in Huntington.

She stated that plans focus on boosting academic achievement and safety as the new school year begins in the fall.

Today, Susan Nicholas presents an episode of Live Well, Age Well that shows how the Mediterranean diet is helping local residents + one woman said it helped manage Parkinson’s disease, with a recipe featured for healthful cooking.

Six buildings in Huntington that had eviction notices were reclassified from lodging to family dwellings, allowing residents to return despite unresolved fire code issues.

About 40 Marshall University students who had sought new housing are affected by the change.

On Friday, Aug. 28, sports director Keith Morehouse and Taylor Eaton previewed the first full Football Friday Night of 2026 on WSAZ+; game highlights from three states will air later.

Football returned at Van High School for the first time since Nov.

8, 2024 with 12 players and athletic trainer support from WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals — Coach Mark Agosti called the team Dirty Dozen.

Friday night, the Huntington football team played George Rogers Clark in a competitive matchup; fans can check the sports section for full scores & details.

Herbert Hoover won 49-3 over Fairmont Senior at Husky Field today as five players scored and the season opener showed a strong running game (the team has not lost a home game since 2023).

WSAZ Sports launches its Football Friday Night Pregame Show as football season begins.

Joseph Payton covers the game of the week at South Point High School + interviews local athletes to preview Friday night games.

High School Game Night begins its 25th season tonight at 9:30 p.m. on MetroNews Radio Network following Friday night high school football games and will feature scores, interviews, and game analysis.