Good morning, Huntington.

Chilifest in partnership with Ronald McDonald House is coming soon to Huntington; local organizers Ron Smith + Megan Evans shared new event details on Oct.

15.

Marshall University hosted an event on Thursday for White Cane Awareness Day as students completed a mobility cane obstacle course to experience visual impairment and train as human guides.

The exercise is part of the university’s ongoing plan to improve campus accessibility for all.

Marshall Hall of Fame Cafe commemorated 25 years on Thursday along Third Avenue as the Chamber of Commerce visited with cake, balloons, and a confetti cannon.

Customers enjoyed a 25% discount on the entire menu.

BridgeValley Community and Technical College is hosting its 27th Annual Pumpkin Drop to bring together students from over 20 schools for a hands-on STEAM competition on campus.

The event offers local students a fun way to learn and explore new ideas.

The Gazette-Mail and West Virginia Rivers Coalition tested private well water across the state with funding from the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting.

Residents criticized the state environmental agency and federal response — citing ongoing water quality problems and gaps in private well testing.

Firefighters are containing a diesel leak in the Slaughters Creek area as Homeland Security and WVDEP work to establish containment, and drivers should plan an alternate route since I-64 Westbound near Olive Hill will have a lane closed for bridge deck repairs until work is complete.

Compass Yoga on the Plaza will offer a free outdoor yoga session this weekend as local leaders Jamie and Michael guide residents to relax in the community plaza, providing a healthy way to kick off the days off.

Dr. Mary Legenza will lead a walk with a doc event this Saturday, Oct.

17, at a local park where she answers questions on breast cancer and encourages yearly mammograms. Susan Nicholas hosts the event to boost community health and early detection.

The Cabell Midland Knights overcame a 10-7 halftime deficit to win 42-18 last Friday and secure the WSAZ Team of the Week Trophy; coach Fetty said the 5-1 team is set to boost their record with four home games remaining.