Morgantown
Daily News
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia Tourism announced a new Almost Heaven Swingo challenge that lets travelers visit over 60 swing photo sites statewide and check in on their mobile device to earn prizes. The limited-time event runs this spring and summer and offers rewards like a custom swing sticker and picture frame. WDTV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ An AI in marketing conference is planned for April 7 by the Department of Marketing at John Chambers College of Business and Economics; industry professionals, technology innovators and academic scholars will explore cutting-edge applications of artificial intelligence in marketing. West Virginia University
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Fairmont-based production company scored two films trending in Netflix's top five and will debut its horror film 'River' at the Toronto Film Festival this fall, with plans for a wider release next year plus significant local community spending. MetroNews
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A workshop on big data and machine learning will be held at the Downtown Library, Room 104, from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 8 and 9, hosted by the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center and sponsored by the National Science Foundation. Students log into the ACCESS site (follow instructions) to register. West Virginia University
- ➤ West Virginia college students can now apply for the paid Governor’s Internship Program, which offers positions with state agencies + college credit. Applications remain open for the 2026 opportunity. WV News
- ➤ Fifteen elementary students won prizes in the Smart 529 'When I Grow Up Essay Contest' organized by the Treasurer's Office after sharing their career dreams Monday in Charleston. One 5th grader also earned an extra $4500 for his account, prompting Treasurer Larry Pack to urge parents to start saving early. MetroNews
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ WVU Medicine received a $1 million grant from the Highmark Foundation to support its Food for Mountaineers program + improve food access and public health. The funding will expand services for local residents. WV News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ St. Mary's junior Brynnley Bulluck led her team to a state championship win and was named captain of the Class A All-State Girls Basketball team, while Clay-Battelle's Ali Hellyer earned honorable mention honors as announced by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. The Dominion Post
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Stavros Halkias Live Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Metropolitan Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a night filled with unforgettable laughs from acclaimed comedian Stavros Halkias.
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IDeA State Cancer Trainee Research Conference
April 13-15 — Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place — Registration required — A unique symposium focusing on advancing cancer research through trainee collaboration.
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