Good morning, Huntington.

Huntington-based United Way of the River Cities awarded $511,700 in impact and safety-net grants to 26 nonprofits, setting the stage for programs during the 2026 funding cycle (serving a six-county area).

In 1972, a 750-pound bronze statue of John Henry was installed at the Big Ben tunnel to honor the workers who built it (the statue stands 8 ft tall).

The piece commemorates a local legend and marks an important moment in the area's history.

Lawmakers are considering changes to the state education code to support rural counties hit by enrollment drops & rising costs for special education and transportation.

The governor has announced a public school worker pay raise, which adds momentum to the planned reforms.

West Virginia is set to hire veteran offensive line coach Rick Trickett under head coach Rich Rodriguez.

Trickett, 77, will begin his third tenure with the Mountaineers + returning from Jacksonville State and previous stints in Morgantown.

South Alabama Jaguars vs. Marshall Thundering Herd Basketball

4-6 p.m. — Cam Henderson Center — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Thundering Herd as they face off against the Jaguars in an exciting basketball matchup.