Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.
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🏘️ Community
On Saturday, the Loudendale Volunteer Fire Department hosted a free Christmas dinner for nearly 400 community members, and the event helped the department add 10 new firefighters over the past year (Chief William Eads explained gear costs drove the boost).
🎓 Education
Enrollment applications for the new Woody Williams Center for Advanced Learning and Careers in Barboursville have doubled as the center—replacing the Cabell County Career Technology Center—prepares to open in January 2026 with programs for high school students and adults.
🏈 Sports
Becca Conrad and Drea Watts, key players in Cabell Midland’s state title run, signed on Thursday in Ona to play college softball—Conrad for Syracuse and Watts for Bowling Green.
Marshall University’s Herd Women defeated JMU yesterday at their home court in Huntington + the win boosts team confidence for upcoming games.
Marshall's basketball team lost 70-63 to Troy in their Sun Belt opener at Trojan Arena on Saturday.
The Herd will face West Virginia Tech at home on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at Cam Henderson Center.
Marshall will step into Sun Belt play Saturday at Trojan Coliseum when it faces Troy (defending champions) at 2 p.m. The Herd enters the matchup after a 76-74 win last week and holds four players scoring in double figures, while Troy returns seven players from its championship team.
🎉 Huntington Events
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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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