Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of September.
Good morning, Morgantown.
Trinity Christian School hosted a 9/11 Day of Service event Monday morning in its gym where students packed over 30,000 meals using an assembly line process that paired older and younger students & received an $11,000 grant with AmeriCorps support.
Terra Cafe, which operated for 15 years in Morgantown, closed permanently after owners said economic challenges forced the decision; they thanked regular customers + team members in a Facebook post on Monday.
A study finds Mountain Valley Pipeline is generating tens of millions in extra property tax revenue for local counties and schools.
Officials say the additional funds may support improved community services.
WVU Statler College will offer new nuclear engineering courses starting in 2027 to help students gain skills for nuclear energy careers.
The program includes introductory courses that let students explore fundamentals and research opportunities (prerequisites and enrollment details coming soon).
At WVU, the top four candidates for the William J.
Maier, Jr. College of Law dean are meeting the community. Nadelle Grossman will be on campus today (12:15 to 1:15 p.m.) in Lugar Courtroom for a series of meetings.
Today, WVU’s Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources hosts Assistant Secretary of Energy Audrey Robertson as President Benson, faculty and students join to highlight energy innovation — following their recent participation in DOE’s PROSPECT initiative launch that will support new curricula.
West Virginia launched an $88 million home energy rebate program that Gov. Patrick Morrisey said could help tens of thousands of residents cut energy costs.
Application details will be shared as the program rolls out across the state.
After a 41-24 loss to Oklahoma State, coach Rich Rodriguez said the team needs a better plan for offense + defense.
WVU will focus on improvements as it prepares for its Saturday game in Ames.
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