Today
in Huntington
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ BTR Communities will host an Advocacy Summit in Huntington to discuss local issues — details on timing and speakers will be announced soon. WSAZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A brand-new takeout style restaurant will soon open near Marshall University’s campus—aiming to offer quick meal options that meet growing local demand. WSAZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The city plans to redevelop an empty site at 24th Street near the Joan C. Edwards stadium as Kroger shows interest in building a 99,000 square-foot grocery store and fueling station. Mayor Patrick Farrell said the proposal will go before the Board of Zoning Appeals on October 21 and the city hopes to secure a deal by the end of the year. WSAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Carol Miller chose not to take her congressional salary during a federal shutdown that had reached its sixth day and stayed home in Huntington—she said a clean funding bill is needed to help manage the nation’s $37 trillion debt. MetroNews
- ➤ City officials approved plans to redevelop a local site during their meeting last night and will announce project details soon. WSAZ
- ➤ At the start of Saturday’s West Virginia Pumpkin Festival, heavy traffic slowed drivers as Milton police only had three officers and one from Cabell County to manage extra intersections due to construction—making the city pay overtime instead of using a contract. Milton is working to hire more officers and police chief Kyle O’Dell said help from the national guard could be used if needed. WSAZ
- ➤ Lawyers for the state Board of Education filed a state Supreme Court challenge, arguing that House Bill 2755 gives the Legislature control over education rulemaking—control the board has traditionally held before and now wants the court to restore by ordering the Secretary of State to publish its rules. MetroNews
- ➤ CSX will close the Vintroux Road crossing in St. Albans at 8:30 a.m. today for tie replacement and repaving—an alternate route on Tomkins Crossing Road is available for residents but remains rough, and it will reopen at 6 p.m. Wednesday. WSAZ
- ➤ Commissioner Cindy Beane said West Virginia’s Medicaid program will change under the Big, Beautiful Bill Act with new community engagement requirements—80 hours per month of work, education or service—for able-bodied adults without dependents while officials prepare tech upgrades that may lead some enrollees to lose coverage. MetroNews
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health advocates warn that enhanced premium tax credits may end by the end of the year, putting 70,000 residents at risk of losing coverage and facing over a 150% increase in premiums—hitting rural hospitals and small businesses hard. State leaders have yet to act, and more measures are needed to avoid growing healthcare costs. WCHS-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ John Marshall and Fairmont Senior qualified for next week’s WVSSAC State Golf Tournament at Green Hills Country Club after finishing first and second Monday in the Class AAA Region I tourney. Hayden Harvey won medalist honors — North Marion’s Matthew Snoderly and East Fairmont’s Garrett Bosley advanced as top individual finishers. MetroNews
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DeeOhGee Live Performance
8 PM – 12 AM — The Loud — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant rock ’n’ roll energy of Nashville’s DeeOhGee.
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Chum Live Performance
8-10:30 p.m. — The Loud — Tickets available — Experience the heavy rock sounds of Huntington's own CHUM.
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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.
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Jose Andres Culinary Event
7:30-9 p.m. — Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center — Ticket purchase includes access for Jose Andres — Experience the culinary brilliance of a world-renowned chef.
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Hallowpalooza
9-11:45 p.m. — The Loud — Tickets from $39 — Experience a thrilling night filled with entertainment and festive vibes at Hallowpalooza.
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The Local Honeys Live Concert
8:00-10:30 p.m. — The Loud — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartfelt storytelling of Kentucky's strong women through music.
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Creed Fisher Concert
7-8 p.m. — The Loud — Ticket info TBA — Enjoy the soulful tunes of Creed Fisher as he showcases his latest album in an intimate setting.
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Buffalo Bulls at Marshall Thundering Herd Women's Basketball
6-7:30 p.m. — Cam Henderson Center — Cost info not provided — Cheer on the Thundering Herd women’s basketball team as they dominate the Cam!
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~ James Clear
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