Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of October.
Good morning, Morgantown.
Chance the Fire Dog is set to teach fire safety as the Morgantown Fire Department visits Eastwood Elementary today, Mountain View on Thursday & Suncrest Elementary on Friday for National Fire Prevention Week, featuring lessons on stop, drop & roll and safe battery charging.
WVU Police issued a campus warning Tuesday after receiving anonymous reports of alleged hazing at two on-campus fraternity sites + officers are investigating while the university advises anyone with useful details to contact campus security.
WVU professor and musician Chris Haddox is making a film that explores Southern West Virginia’s musical history — focusing on the region's rich, untold traditions.
His project aims to preserve the area's unique sound for future audiences.
Faculty and staff were invited to register for first aid + CPR training courses at the Shirley M.
Kimble Training Center at WVU Safety and Health Extension Tuesday, Oct. 6; registration details and on-site training inquiries were available through provided contacts.
Assistant Secretary of Energy Audrey Robertson visited WVU’s Morgantown Campus on Tuesday, Oct.
6 to showcase rare earth mineral career programs and educational opportunities for local students. The visit aimed to boost skills and future job prospects in this promising field.
The Center for Resilient Communities will host 'Return Home to Community Engaged Research' on Wednesday, Oct.
14 from 9 a.m. to noon at Brooks Hall, Room 309 where visitors get coffee, light refreshments + join a mural project and hear Bradley Wilson speak. RSVP is due by Oct. 12.
The Hershel 'Woody' Williams Statue Commission met Tuesday afternoon at the Capitol Building to plan a new statue honoring the Medal of Honor recipient for placement at the U.S. Capitol.
The commission will soon consult with federal and state teams to outline requirements and budgets.
Monongalia County first responders now carry Cyanokit to treat cyanide poisoning at fire scenes.
The kit, funded by a county grant and rolled out through partnered career and volunteer departments, boosts emergency care for victims and crews.
At Tuesday’s press conference, WVU defensive coordinator Zac Alley admitted the defense gave up too many yards and points, and he is focusing on stopping the run (a shift from previous tactics) as the team prepares to face Arizona this Saturday.
WVU football coach Rich Rodriguez said slot receiver Armoni Weaver-Bomar fractured his finger and will have surgery while defensive lineman Darius Wiley is out for the season.
Transfers JaCorey Thomas and NaQuari Rogers are now eligible to play as the team prepares for its next game.
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