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🌱 Huntington Police seek tips after 31st Street shooting suspect identified.

Huntington, West Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey hey Huntington! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Huntington Police seek tips after 31st Street shooting suspect identified.
  • Why diesel fumes suddenly closed two connected Huntington schools Friday
  • How a $17.5M VA grant will aid West Virginia Veterans

Also on today's calendar: Cozy Cafe Fall Candle Pour and Brunch and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 88, low: 66.
  • Monday: A heavy t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. HPD searching for shooting suspect after one person injured (wsaz.com) — Huntington Police are searching for 20-year-old Chase Misner after a Thursday morning shooting on the 600 block of 31st Street left one person with a non-life-threatening shoulder wound. Residents are urged not to approach him, but to call 911 with sightings or contact HPD’s tip line with any information that could help the ongoing investigation.
   

2. Diesel smell from construction equipment forces Friday closure of Huntington Middle, Southside Elementary (wsaz.com) — Families in Huntington saw classes canceled Friday at Huntington Middle and Southside Elementary after diesel fumes from roofing equipment were pulled into the connected building’s HVAC system. District officials say ventilation is continuing, extra fans are being brought in, and they expect both schools to reopen safely on Monday, while parents share mixed reactions to the early-morning closure notice.
   

3. VA awards $17.5 million in grants to fight Veteran homelessness in West Virginia (va.gov) — Huntington is the hub for a new $17.4 million VA investment supporting 10 community groups that help West Virginia Veterans who are homeless or at risk. The grants, part of a record national package, will fund prevention, rapid rehousing, and transitional housing services, with local VA leaders stressing their commitment to safe, stable housing and support across the state.
   

4. Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol Launches 2026 National Tour (925xtu.com) — A national tour of Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol will stop in Huntington after opening in Princeton, bringing a big-budget holiday musical close to home in mid-to-late November. The show reimagines A Christmas Carol in the 1930s Smoky Mountains, blending Dickens’ classic story with Parton’s original songs for a family-friendly seasonal outing.
   

5. Preview -- Bulldogs Face-Off Against Marshall in First-Ever Sun Belt Match (latechsports.com) — Marshall women’s soccer hosts Louisiana Tech on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Hoops Family Field in Huntington, giving local fans a first look at Sun Belt conference play at home. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT, with Marshall entering 4-2-2 and led by standout scorer Wiktoria Mikrut.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Will and Stacy hooked me up!
    Someone on here took my money and didn’t complete the job. Overcharged me, too. Will and Stacy came and finished the job , fixed the crap the… (Nextdoor Spring Hill)
  • Prestera Center for Mental Health posted a job opening for Custodian (76845) in Huntington. Apply here.
  • US Department of Veterans Affairs posted a job opening for Accounting Technician in Huntington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntington here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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