Saturday, December 28th, 2024

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Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of December.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An accident closed an exit ramp to I-64 near Huntington Mall in Cabell County, with a car flipping on its side and crews clearing the scene. WSAZ
- ➤ Huntington firefighters are probing a significant fire that occurred on Christmas Day at a vacant chemical plant recently labeled a public nuisance, with ongoing concerns about hazardous waste. WCHS-TV
CRIME NEWS
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Huntington and Charleston offer free drop-off sites for live Christmas tree recycling until mid-January, turning them into mulch or using them as fish habitats in state lakes. WSAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senator Joe Manchin criticizes President Biden for commuting the death sentences of Samantha Burns' killers without considering her family's feelings. MetroNews
- ➤ Gov. Jim Justice of West Virginia delays his U.S. Senate initiation to avoid a rapid succession of four governors within 10 days, following his election victory. WOWK-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia reports a significant 36% reduction in drug overdose deaths in the first half of 2024, showcasing the effectiveness of its comprehensive substance use prevention strategies. MetroNews
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nitro's Malachi Thompson wins the Randy Moss Award as West Virginia's top high school receiver after a standout season. MetroNews
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