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Sunday, January 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Ron Justice reflects on his impactful career and unique moments, including helping a young Darius Rucker, as he announces his retirement after 40 years with West Virginia University.  The Dominion Post
  • The Catholic Charities West Virginia Warming Shelter in Morgantown is operating until March 15 to support locals and others during the winter, amid discussions on prioritizing services for county residents.  MetroNews

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Hope Gas has begun construction on the Morgantown Connector Project, initiating condemnation proceedings against landowners for easements, with 31 suits filed and 3 settled so far.  The Dominion Post

SPORTS NEWS

  • West Virginia's basketball team maintained a lead throughout their game against Oklahoma State, securing a 69-50 win, highlighted by a 36-point run in the first half.  MetroNews
  • J.J. Quinerly climbs to 11th in all-time scoring for WVU and sets a program record with a steal, contributing to a win over BYU with the team's defense forcing 31 turnovers.  The Dominion Post

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Bryce Nolan & Alexis Miller Live Performance

    Bryce Nolan and Alexis Miller will perform live music at Tipsy Teeze in Morgantown, West Virginia.

    Fri, 1/10/25

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  • Matt Woods Live Concert

    Matt Woods will perform live at Tipsy Teeze Bar in Morgantown, offering a night of music from 8 PM to midnight.

    Sat, 1/11/25

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  • Mountain Stage Concert Featuring The Mountain Stage Band

    Experience a live concert by The Mountain Stage Band at the Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre in Morgantown.

    Sun, 1/19/25

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  • Nick Davisson Live Performance

    Nick Davisson will perform live at Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall in Morgantown.

    Fri, 1/31/25

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  • Bob Huggins Fish Fry Benefit

    The Bob Huggins Fish Fry is a longstanding community benefit event featuring food, live music, auctions, and proceeds supporting local causes.

    Sat, 2/1/25

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

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No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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