Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of September.
Good morning, Morgantown.
Mission Appalachia is giving away a renovated home to a local family in Morgantown.
Details on eligibility + ceremony will be announced soon.
Take Me Home Soda Shoppe & Creamery opened in the Mountainlair and will host its ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. Wednesday.
The new shop offers West Virginia-made ice cream and locally inspired dirty sodas for the WVU community.
Author Natalie Eddy released the latest book in her Adventures of Charlie series — a 38 page paperback titled The Mason Dixon Line available on Amazon.
The story follows a third grader as he visits Mason Dixon Historical Park and meets a time traveling bird to learn about local history.
The West Virginia State Parks Foundation launched its Fall Colors Are Always Free Photo Contest today in Hurricane.
The contest runs until Nov. 6 and invites locals to capture autumn colors (open to both amateurs and professionals).
The WVU School of Art and Design announced a fall lineup featuring a faculty exhibition starting Sept.
10 — lectures by Ginger Brooks Takahashi on Sept. 16, Kristina Olson on Sept. 24, and Virginia San Fratello on Oct. 1, plus a sculpture tour on Oct. 28. The events are free.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office released two online safety flyers to help parents, caregivers and educators protect children online.
The flyers offer clear advice to spot warning signs and keep kids safe on smartphones, the internet and social media.
Former Panthers rookie camp participant & Georgia safety JaCorey Thomas committed to WVU football after securing an extra eligibility year through a temporary restraining order; Coach Rich Rodriguez said Thomas will add depth to the secondary as he learns defensive coordinator Zac Alley's system.
WVU’s special teams shined in the game against Coastal Carolina on Tuesday as Jack Cassidy won the starting kicker role by making six kickoff kicks and a 38-yard field goal while punter Bryan Hansen had mixed results and coach Rich Rodriguez commended the team’s effort.
Cam Cook shined in his WVU debut while Michael Hawkins was not chosen as starting quarterback in today’s football game in Morgantown — the result points to a new direction for the team.
WVU football announced that redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Darius Wiley is out for the season after he suffered a severe ligament injury on Saturday and will have surgery later this week.
Coach Rich Rodriguez said transfers Jeremiah Johnson and Tobi Haastrup will step up in his place.
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