Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of September.
Good morning, Morgantown.
More than 30 teams competed at Lakeview Golf Resort on Friday in a tournament that raised funds for Lauren’s Wish, a center that helps people battling addiction (the event honors Lauren Cole’s vision and has supported nearly 1,700 clients).
The West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education secured a $15 million federal grant to fund WV READY Educational Opportunity Centers for adult learners statewide.
The program offers career training and postsecondary support at community and technical colleges, delivering $3 million a year for five years.
West Virginia has secured a $15 million federal grant to boost adult education and workforce training across 55 counties.
The funding will expand access to higher education statewide.
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is seeking volunteer instructors and presenters to lead classes for older adults during its winter term from Jan.
19 through March 12. Interested instructors must submit course proposals by 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1.
West Virginia University will get $2.2 million in federal funding to upgrade research labs and expand molecular capabilities, announced by Capito+Justice.
The funds are set to drive improvements at the university soon.
More than 400 students began classes Friday, Sept.
18 at the historic WVU Jackson’s Mill after floods damaged Robert L. Bland Middle School in July.
WVU set a record by recycling 17 tons of cardboard during its three-day move-in weekend with help from employees, students, parents and volunteers.
The Office of Sustainability said this effort supports ongoing goals to boost recycling on campus.
WVU researchers invite pregnant individuals in their third trimester or up to six weeks postpartum to join a study on movement and heart health + the study involves four in-person visits with surveys, movement monitors, and blood pressure recordings, and participants can earn up to 70 packs of diapers.
WVU's defense readies for Saturday's contest against No. 25 Virginia at the Duke's Mayo Classic in Charlotte at 7:30 p.m. The team plans to limit Virginia quarterback Beau Pribula's dual-threat plays with a focus on alignment (per coach Zac Alley and linebacker Ben Cutter).
University High shut out Wheeling Park 66-0 on Friday night as the Hawks continued their strong season with standout plays from senior QB Harrison Helbig and a defense that limited the Patriots to just 8 rushing yards, marking their first 4-0 start since 2021.
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