Thursday, December 19th, 2024

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Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A skatepark was vandalized, posing safety risks to the community. WSAZ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Route 60 West at the 29th Street Exit overpass in Cabell County will be closed for I-64 bridge construction starting Wednesday night. WSAZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Huntington man received a 16-month prison sentence and must pay over $45,000 in restitution for vandalizing a federal courthouse. MetroNews
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Good Time Christmas Carol, starring Tim Irr, returns to the stage in Huntington, as announced by Michael Valentine on First Look at Four. WSAZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia retailers anticipate high shopper turnout and offer significant deals on 'Super Saturday' for last-minute holiday purchases, with an expected 157 million customers nationwide. MetroNews
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bear, a therapy dog, has joined Huntington East Middle School as part of the Friends with Paws program to offer emotional support to students. WSAZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A rare 3.3 magnitude earthquake shook the tri-state area, discussed by Chief Meteorologist Tony Cavalier on First Look at Four. WSAZ
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Don't Look Back, Mad World, Rockwell's Ghost, Duly Concert
A live music event featuring multiple bands at The Loud, a popular venue in Huntington, WV, with standing room only access.
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