Good morning, Huntington.

Compassion Pediatric Services is hosting its first annual Fall Festival in Huntington to give children a chance for fun + community engagement.

Further details on the event schedule and location are expected soon.

Breeze Airways will add a flight from Charleston to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport beginning May 26, 2027 — operating on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

The airline will pause Newark flights after Jan. 3, 2027 and resume them on Thursdays and Sundays in May during a low-demand period.

The West Virginia Book Festival offers locals the chance to meet favorite authors and browse new titles (check local listings) as the annual event prepares to attract readers (details coming soon).

Prichard Elementary (in Prichard) celebrated Appalachian heritage on Sept.

29 by offering hands-on activities (quilting, bluegrass, clogging, and beekeeping) that highlighted local traditions.

Huntington-based Marshall University’s TRIO programs received over $4.6 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Education to aid first-generation and low-income students pursuing higher education — funds that will expand support for eligible individuals.

Cabell County EMS added new ambulances to improve emergency and non-emergency transport.

EMS Director Veronica Swope said the update includes two box-type and two van ambulances, and a CCT ambulance will join the fleet by the end of the month (plans call for two more box-type units later this year).

Local organizations, including the West Virginia Oral Health Coalition, are urging the Legislature to let dentists and hygienists give the HPV vaccine to boost low vaccination rates and fight high rates of cancers caused by the virus (a major health concern).

Kayem Foods is recalling more than 1.5+ million pounds of meat after unsafe storage may have affected its quality.

The recall is in effect today for products distributed locally.

The 18th Annual Ladies in Pink Luncheon was held Monday at St. Mary’s Conference Center to raise funds for the Pink Ribbon Fund during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Guests wore pink or green and enjoyed lunch, shopping plus inspiring speakers.

A ceremonial groundbreaking is planned for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct.

27 at the Breece Veneer site in Kenova — a former industrial location vacant since the 1980s that will be redeveloped for housing.