Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of June.
Good morning, Morgantown.
The 20th annual Blue and Gold Mine Sale diverted nearly 25 tons of goods from landfills — the highest single-year total in its history, and raised over $25,000 for United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties.
The student move-out sale was held on May 17 at Milan Puskar Stadium as part of the university's effort to boost campus waste diversion to 50%.
A representative for Raising Cane’s confirmed a new restaurant will open on University Town Centre Drive in Morgantown+ the popular chicken chain plans to begin serving in early December.
WVU undergraduate Corinne Hazel discovered a mystery fungus with ties to LSD while working in Daniel Panaccione’s lab on June 23—researchers plan to examine the fungus further for its properties.
The Student Life Hall of Fame, started in 1997, honors former employees for their contributions to student life while the Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes an alum who has positively influenced students—nominations are due by July 18.
Researchers in the Department of Physical Therapy are recruiting new moms for a remote study to track infant tummy time using a soft sensor-equipped onesie at one, two and four months old.
Eligible babies—born at or after 37 weeks, now 4 to 6 weeks old and living within 15 miles of Ruby Memorial Hospital—will have study materials delivered to their home and receive a $25 gift card at each time point.
Sancomb led Wheeling Central to a state championship and earned West Virginia's top player award while helping his baseball team win a title and scoring 48 points at the Hope Gas Morgantown Shootout—he holds offers from seven Division I schools and plans fall visits before deciding his future. He will play in a charity exhibition on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. and then join Midwest Live on Friday as top coaches attend the event.
Mahoning Valley Scrappers at West Virginia Black Bears
7:59-10:59 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Ticketed event — Enjoy an exciting baseball game between the Scrappers and Black Bears.
The Marshall Lowry Band Live Performance
7 PM - 1 AM — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Check the event for entry details — Enjoy live music as part of the 35th Annual Joz Noz Kidz Legends Weekend.
Mahoning Valley Scrappers at West Virginia Black Bears
7-10 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of minor league baseball action in Mountaineer country.
Mahoning Valley Scrappers Take on West Virginia Black Bears
7:59-10:59 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling minor league baseball matchup between two competitive teams.
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