Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of May.
Good morning, Morgantown.
🎭 Culture
Racing fans saw vintage race cars and motorcycles at the West Virginia Racing Heritage Festival held Saturday at Pennsboro Speedway — a historic track that once hosted international champions.
The annual event celebrated local dirt track heritage and will return next year on June 5.
🎓 Education
Teen Ellie Ryba, the winner of the SMART529 Sweepstakes from over 4,200 entries, was recognized by State Treasurer Larry Pack at Fat Angelo's Pizza Friday.
Her $10,000 check, awarded after finishing 9th grade (she works for her parents), will grow tax-free for future college expenses.
🏈 Sports
No. 2 Wake Forest advanced in the Morgantown Regional with a 12-3 win over No. 4 Binghamton Saturday afternoon after scoring five runs in the fourth inning.
The Demon Deacons now prepare to play the loser of the Kentucky and West Virginia contest at noon today.
Photos from Day 2 of the college baseball regional games show Brodie Kresser (12) making contact with the ball against Kentucky on Saturday evening.
The games continue to energize local fans amid competitive play.
🎉 Morgantown Events
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7th Annual ACS Midsummer Mayhem Softball Tournament
June 18-21 — Morgantown / Mylan Park KOA Holiday — Competitive event — Enjoy a weekend of softball with teams from multiple states and explore local attractions in between games.
A Season of Good Taste: Burgers and Brews
6-7 p.m. — West Virginia Botanic Garden — $ — Enjoy flame-grilled burgers and local craft beer with live music in a summer atmosphere.
Randy Arthur Webb Live Performance
8-10 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Free entry — Experience unfiltered rock with heartfelt storytelling from the lead man of SAVING ABEL.
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