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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A summit in Huntington is gathering community leaders and advocates to build trauma responsive supports. Sara Blevins O’Toole from Branches Domestic Violence Shelter said the event will focus on concrete steps to strengthen care — uniting local efforts. WSAZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo Wild Wings GO, a new off-premises dining and takeout restaurant, will open at 2060 Third Avenue in Huntington sometime in late 2025 or early 2026—a company spokesperson said. WCHS-TV
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A developmental disabilities levy is on the ballot to help fund programs for local residents who need extra support—voters will decide if additional tax revenue should boost these services. Local advocacy groups say the measure could strengthen essential care for those with disabilities. WSAZ
- ➤ Construction will soon begin on Fort Hill Bridge—project details are pending. WSAZ
- ➤ The City Planning & Zoning Commission is reviewing plans for a 13-acre, $40 million project on 24th Street that may include a new Kroger Marketplace grocery store and fueling site. The project — set for review by the Board of Zoning Appeals on Oct. 21 at 5:30 p.m. — will have Interstate Development add extra commercial space and infrastructure improvements. WCHS-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Valley Health celebrated 50 years of service to the community on Monday during its Health Minute segment and shared a piece of its history with local viewers. WSAZ
- ➤ A representative from the Governor’s Office said the state is working to finish a funding application that must be sent by Nov. 5 to get about $100 million a year under the Rural Health Transformation Program—made by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—to help rural health care. The plan will use help from McKinsey and will focus on making it easier to get care, better transport, and more workers while asking local health groups for letters of support. MetroNews
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The WVSSAC released its week 6 playoff ratings for six weeks of regular season play+ the top 16 teams in each classification qualify for the postseason. Huntington holds a 14.7 rating with a 4-win, 1-loss record+ weekly ratings will update every Tuesday through the remainder of the season. MetroNews
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