Huntington WV News Archive

by Johnathan Edwards   Arrival and Setup If there was ever a festival that could bring together so many heavy hitters in the current discourse of Appalachian music, better yet on the inaugural gathering, it would be Whizzbanger’s Ball. Taking place on June 14th and 15th, 2024, the… Read More

Johnathan Edwards Monday, June 17, 2024 The Tri-State Coal Cats experienced mixed fortunes over the weekend, splitting a pair of games with the Bluefield Ridge Runners. On Saturday, June 15th, Tri-State extended its road game record to a perfect 3-0 with a dominant 11-3 victory over Bluefield. Read More

Ethan Peltier 6-17-2024 After dropping two straight games in a disappointing opening home series, the Tri-State Coal Cats returned to Huntington to play in a four-game slate against the Greeneville Flyboys. The Coal Cats entered the series with an even 2-2 record, while the visiting Flyboys entered… Read More

Johnathan Edwards Tuesday, June 11, 2024 In a season of firsts, this first was a sweet one for the Tri-State Coal Cats. The Appalachian League’s newest team traveled to Kingsport, Tennessee, scoring two victories against the Axmen on Friday and Saturday. Originally, this series was slated for Friday through… Read More

Johnathan Edwards Friday, June 7, 2024 When it rains, it pours. The inaugural season-opening homestand for the Tri-State Coal Cats garnered a buzz from the community, a sizeable in-person crowd, and a few firsts… just not a first win. Tuesday, June 4th, presented the city of Huntington its first… Read More