Today
in Huntington
Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ For four weeks, firefighters have been helping Buckeye Towers residents by carrying them up and down stairs as they struggle to reach appointments amid malfunctioning elevators — a situation that continues to affect the senior high-rise. WSAZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fruth, which has served the community since 1952, will sell all 12 of its pharmacy practices to Walgreens on December 3 — a move prompted by reduced reimbursement rates from PBMs. Lynne Fruth said the retail side of the stores will remain open through the end of the year — Walgreens will interview many current employees as part of the transition. MetroNews
- ➤ Fruth Pharmacy announced Wednesday that it will sell its pharmacy practices to Walgreens next month to cover its more than 15 retail locations in West Virginia and Ohio. The company said Walgreens will interview many current employees—ensuring that local care continues as it ends a 73-year legacy. WSAZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WSAZ’s Tim Irr spoke with a local author who spent years searching hills and hollows for relics from 1800s iron furnaces — sites that are mostly gone today even though names like Ironton and Franklin Furnace still honor the region's industrial past. WSAZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A local school in Huntington dismissed students early on November 19 due to a water main break that disrupted the water supply—officials worked to restore service as repairs continued. WSAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced that buck firearm season will begin Monday in West Virginia except in Logan, McDowell, Mingo and Wyoming counties—hunters may take one buck with a base license and must follow safety rules like wearing blaze orange and using drones to track wounded deer. WSAZ
- ➤ West Virginia led the nation in internet growth since 2023 as state officials reported a 2.6% rise in connected homes in 2024 and a 245% increase in fiber spots over five years—key gains amid past low access rates—and noted 46 active internet expansion projects with a pending request for additional BEAD funding. MetroNews
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals celebrated the opening of its renovated Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation facility at the Thomas Orthopedic Hospital, which underwent extensive renovations to expand services and opened to patients in October. WSAZ
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90's Hip Hop Night
9-10:30 p.m. — The Loud — $10.61 — Experience the vibrant beats of the 90's hip hop scene in a lively atmosphere.
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A Sense Of Purpose Concert
9 PM - 12 AM — The Loud — TBA — Experience high-energy performances with emotional depth from local bands Two Sides of Me, Together/Lost, and FivebyFive.
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Huntington Turkey Trot 2025
8 AM – 12 PM — Ritter Park Shelter — Entry fee applies — Celebrate Thanksgiving morning with a community fun run in scenic Ritter Park.
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67th Annual Model Train Show
5-8 p.m. — Marshall Health Network Arena — $5 for adults, free for children under 12 — Explore model railroads, hobby shops, and memorabilia during a festive Thanksgiving weekend.
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Mark Twain Tonight Starring Richard Thomas
7:30-9 p.m. — Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the humor of Mark Twain through the performance of Emmy-award winner Richard Thomas.
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Not Creed: A Creed Tribute
9 PM - 3 AM — The Loud — $10.61 — Rock out with a tribute to Creed at this lively venue in Huntington.
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Open Mic Night
9-10:30 p.m. — The Loud — $7.58 — Enjoy a night of local talent showcasing their skills in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Huntington's Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — Old North Arcade Bar — Ticket required — Celebrate the holidays in style with fun games, festive contests, and the ugliest sweaters in town.
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Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
8:30-10 p.m. — Foundry Theater — $32.64 — Experience the enchanting melodies of Christmas carols performed under the soft glow of candlelight.
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~ George Bernard Shaw
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