Thursday, December 12th, 2024

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Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 31st Street Bridge between Huntington, West Virginia, and Proctorville, Ohio, reopens with a lifted 20-ton weight restriction after inspections and minor repairs ensured its safety. WSAZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Joshua Wilson was sentenced to 3-15 years for DUI causing death and 2-10 years for DUI causing serious bodily injury after a crash in Barboursville, W.Va., that killed teenager Braxton McComas. MetroNews
- ➤ Fire marshals are conducting an arson investigation in Huntington and are seeking to identify a person of interest. WSAZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Ashley Stephens provides study tips for students facing final exams. WSAZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The West Virginia First Foundation commits $20 million to a program with Marshall Health to alleviate drug addiction effects in southern counties, aiming to draw federal funds and achieve specific health goals. MetroNews
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Thundering Herd won their first Sun Belt title with a 31-3 victory over the Cajuns, emphasizing their championship-winning ethos. The Wayne County News
- ➤ Tony Gibson has been announced as the new head coach for Marshall football, succeeding Charles Huff. The Wayne County News
- ➤ Marshall will play against Army in the Independence Bowl on Dec. 28 in Shreveport, Louisiana, after winning the Sun Belt Conference championship. The Wayne County News
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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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