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in Huntington
Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Warming stations will open soon across the region to give residents a warm spot during cold weather. The initiative is organized by local agencies (with community help) to offer heated shelter and support for those in need. WSAZ
- ➤ Santa and Norfolk Southern's Christmas Caboose — a festive ride — visited Kenova near Dreamland Pool on Thursday, Dec. 11, spreading early holiday cheer among local residents. The Wayne County News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ AEP announced its snow preparations for the weekend to maintain power service after the Smithers VFD closure; the measures are designed to handle upcoming wintry conditions. WSAZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Huntington Symphony Orchestra announced its Home for the Holidays concert — a festive event featuring live seasonal music for local residents. It will be held at a community venue and aims to add cheer to the holiday season. WSAZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marshall University’s Lifelong Learning Program held an open house Friday, Dec. 12 in Huntington where attendees toured the control tower at Huntington Tri-State Airport to learn about artificial intelligence and continuing education opportunities (the program began in 2018). WCHS-TV
- ➤ On Dec. 1, Prichard Elementary's afterschool students engaged in holiday-themed activities during a visit by WVU Wayne County Extension & learned about seasonal traditions that enriched their educational experience. The Wayne County News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cabell County EMS is preparing for winter weather by reviewing emergency procedures and checking equipment, and they will update residents as storms approach. WSAZ
- ➤ City crews have prepped their equipment to tackle winter weather (heavy snowfall expected) as they ready roads and public areas in Huntington ahead of the weekend, officials said. WSAZ
- ➤ Local officials confirmed that emergency services continued to respond on time after the closure of Smithers VFD, with teams keeping prompt assistance available for all calls. No delays have been reported in handling public safety operations. WSAZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Friday night boys basketball season began in Charleston when GW senior Noah Lewis — who passed 1,000 points — led the Patriots to a 75-45 win over Summit Christian Academy; in Hurricane, the Will Washburn Classic opened with a Redskins 71-61 win over Calvary Baptist. WSAZ
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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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Ona - Band Live Concert
8 p.m. — The Loud — Ticket prices vary — Experience the authentic sounds and heartfelt lyrics of Ona - Band at a popular local venue.
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