Good morning, Huntington.

Megan Archer from the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce announced the upcoming Business After Hours Expo to be held later this week - it will offer local professionals valuable networking opportunities.

On September 24, Alcon cut the ribbon on its expanded facility in Cabell County — a $60-million project that marked a major step in modernizing local eye care services.

The Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center announced a show to be held in its renovated theater—set for February—as it reopens for local performances.

Dr. Ashley Stephens from Cabell County Schools visited First Look at Four yesterday to explain that students must learn to read before they can read to learn — her explanation stressed that strong reading skills build the foundation for future academic progress.

Drivers and businesses in Huntington were affected by heavy flooding on 5th Avenue and nearby streets yesterday when rapid rain caused water to build up near 25th Street.

Business owner Andrew Leonhart said he saw cars become buoyant (some nearly floating) due to poor drainage, and planned city fixes have yet to solve the problem.

The West Virginia Conservation Agency announced cost-share funding to help farmers cover extra expenses from recent drought conditions, such as temporary fence measures and livestock water supply.

Any local conservation district with a county rated (D1) or higher on the U.S. Drought Monitor is eligible, so affected farmers should contact their district for assistance.

Congress must act before Dec.

31 to extend ACA tax credits that help over 60,000 West Virginians pay for health care during open enrollment on Nov. 1 — without the subsidy, premiums will rise a lot. Lawmakers and health advocates differ over the cost and timing as discussions continue.

The Paul Ambrose Trail for Health — PATH — offers more than 18 miles of walkable and bikeable trails for Huntington residents to get outside and stay active, honoring a local hero who died on September 11.

The trail was first dedicated in 2009 to mark Dr. Paul Ambrose’s legacy and continues to support community well-being.

Coaches Rich Rodriguez and Tony Gibson paid tribute to West Virginia native Shawn Clark, who died Sunday night after nearly two weeks in the hospital following a medical emergency, with both recalling his habit of texting congratulations after wins (he was 50 and is survived by his wife and two children).

AEW Collision Wrestling Show

7:30-9 p.m. — Marshall Health Network Arena — Tickets required — Experience high-energy wrestling action with All Elite Wrestling's impressive roster.

The Mountain Goats Concert

7:00-9:30 p.m. — The Loud — Tickets on sale soon — Experience the inventive and engaging music of The Mountain Goats live on stage.

Funktafest 9: The Funk Awakens

12 PM-11 PM — Ritter Park Amphitheater — Early bird tickets available — Experience two days of live music, arts, and funky vibes under the Appalachian moonlight.

Funktafest Afterparty

10:00 PM — The Loud — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying night of funk music and dance in Huntington, WV.

DeeOhGee Live Performance

8 PM – 12 AM — The Loud — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant rock ’n’ roll energy of Nashville’s DeeOhGee.

Chum Live Performance

8-10:30 p.m. — The Loud — Tickets available — Experience the heavy rock sounds of Huntington's own CHUM.

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Foundry Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a spine-tingling candlelight concert featuring Halloween music classics performed by Listeso String Quartet.