Monday, January 6th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of January.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The mercy phase for Shaundarius Reeder, convicted in the 2020 murder of a WVU student, is set to begin Tuesday after a previous jury was split on deciding mercy. MetroNews
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia University Morgantown Campus suspends on-campus operations on Monday due to an incoming winter storm. WV News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Jim Justice declared a State of Emergency across all 55 counties in West Virginia in anticipation of a significant winter storm, urging preparation and caution among residents. WDTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cyrus Traugh, an accomplished wide receiver from Parkersburg South High School and Youngstown State, commits to play football for WVU with three seasons of eligibility remaining. MetroNews
- ➤ Jonathan Powell leads West Virginia with 32 three-pointers, stepping up as a regular starter amid teammate injuries. MetroNews
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Bryce Nolan & Alexis Miller Live Performance
Bryce Nolan and Alexis Miller will perform live music at Tipsy Teeze in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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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.
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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.
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Nick Davisson Live Performance
Nick Davisson will perform live at Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall in Morgantown.
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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.
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