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Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
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Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Huntington Police's annual Christmas party, hosted by Redmen Bingo and organized by the Fraternal Order of Police Gold Star Lodge 65, treated 236 kids from nine schools to a meal, gifts, and photos with Santa. WSAZ
- ➤ Marshall University's Forensic Science Center collaborates with state agencies to form the West Virginia Forensic Genealogy Commission, aimed at solving cold cases by identifying human remains through advanced DNA testing. WSAZ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two vehicle crashes, one involving a rollover and another with a fire truck, temporarily closed U.S. 60 in Culloden, with non-life-threatening injuries reported. WCHS-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Darrell Utt, a retired master sergeant and author, returned to Huntington to share his new book 'Grit to Glory,' detailing his journey from West Virginia to Baghdad, which topped Amazon's Iraq War History category on release day. The Wayne County News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia legislators criticized an annual report for lacking recent, detailed data on child and infant mortality necessary for informing policy changes aimed at preventing deaths. MetroNews
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Vandalia Health and CAMC introduce two new mobile medical units to improve access to mammography and lung CT screenings in West Virginia's rural areas. MetroNews
- ➤ Valley Health Systems offers weekly health tips on the 'First Look at Four' segment, sponsored content separate from WSAZ's editorial content. WSAZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marshall University hires Tony Gibson as its new head football coach, emphasizing his strong desire to be part of the team and community, following Charles Huff's departure after he pursued multiple job opportunities elsewhere. MetroNews
- ➤ Joseph Yesufu's resurgence helps West Virginia secure a 79-45 win over North Carolina Central, overcoming an offensive drought without Tucker DeVries. MetroNews
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Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas Concert in Huntington
Experience the festive sounds of Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder during their Christmas Show at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center.
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Killa Kaiju with The Tape Cassettes and Title Wave
Killa Kaiju performs live with supporting acts The Tape Cassettes and Title Wave at The Loud in Huntington.
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Honky Tonk Heroes Toy Drive 2024 Featuring Local Artists
This event features live performances from Sasha Colette & The Magnolias and Bek & The Starlite Revue, supporting a charitable toy drive for the holiday season.
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The Second Annual Good Time Christmas Carol
Enjoy a festive performance featuring Michael Valentine and his talented friends at the Foundry Theater.
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The Polar Express Experience at The Venetian
Experience a festive evening with the classic holiday movie, The Polar Express, including a buffet dinner, hot cocoa, and special performances in a winter wonderland setting.
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Huntington's Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
Enjoy a fun-filled evening of pub crawling with themed contests and games, starting at Old North Arcade Bar in Huntington.
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Concert Featuring Zay Lukas, Gardenn, Icezaya, Fat Shane, and Mosaix
This is a lively music concert featuring multiple artists, open to attendees aged 18 and up, taking place at The Loud.
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