Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
Good morning, Morgantown.
Met Theatre will feature Dracula—a feminist revenge fantasy that reinvents the predator tale—as a darkly comic drama from Oct.
23 to Oct. 26. Tickets will cost $20 and are available online or at the theatre.
A centuries-old Appalachian hymn singing tradition continues to soothe souls in our region with heartfelt acapella melodies + community members keep the practice alive to honor a deep heritage.
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program + NHTSA will promote teen driver safety from Oct.
19th to 25th, urging parents to talk with teens about speeding, distracted driving and seat belt use to lower fatal crashes among 15- to 20-year-olds. The campaign, part of National Teen Driver Safety Week, highlights the need to reduce risky driving behaviors in the state.
Experts Bethany Barone Gibbs, Elizabeth Claydon and Ranjita Misra share five ways to boost health in West Virginia.
They advise changes in policies—like more community programs and better preventive care—to help the state get healthier.
Laura Jones from Milan Puskar Health Right led VIP guests on a tour of the new behavioral health center at 10 Scott Avenue early Thursday morning—she said the clinic will open after the first of next year as staff worked through delays and extra costs.
The $2.3 million project received funding from the city, the Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust, the Milan Puskar Foundation and the Monongalia County Commission.
New Vision Village is preparing to welcome its first residents as developers finish the final touches and continue construction on the project + move-in dates will be announced soon.
No. 2 Morgantown High beat No. 14 Parkersburg South 45-10 at Pony Lewis Field on Friday as the team rebounded from their first loss of the season.
Maddox Twigg led the Mohigans with 201 passing yards, four touchdowns, and 80 rushing yards while the defense held Parkersburg South to 35 yards in the first half+ the win improved their record to 7-1.
WVU center Harlan Obioha enters his final season with high expectations after losing weight from 350 to about 265 pounds and improving his conditioning.
Coach Ross Hodge expects him to play longer minutes and lead his team, with Obioha crediting daily support from strength coach Jason Martinez — his progress may boost WVU when it hosts Kansas on Jan. 10.
Today, West Virginia faces UCF in a must-win game — the Mountaineers lost their last three Big 12 matches and UCF holds home advantage.
Both teams need a win to avoid finishing near the bottom in the Big 12 — the game is key for turning their seasons around.
Mountain Stage Live Recording
7-8:30 p.m. — Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre — $27 – $39, Students $10-$39 — Experience an eclectic mix of music with live performances for NPR Music hosted by Kathy Mattea.
Utah Utes at West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Volleyball
1-4 p.m. — WVU Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling match-up between Utah and West Virginia in women's volleyball.
Davisson Brothers Band Homecoming Concert
3:30 p.m. — Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate homecoming with the lively tunes of the Davisson Brothers Band.
Houston Cougars at West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Volleyball
1-4 p.m. — Hope Coliseum — Check out the thrilling collegiate volleyball matchup between the Cougars and Mountaineers.
Kansas Jayhawks vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Volleyball
1-3 p.m. — Hope Coliseum — Check the teams as they clash in this thrilling volleyball matchup.
Fret Buzz Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Check for ticket info — Enjoy a night of classic and modern rock with the local band Fret Buzz.
Dessert Tasting Evening at The Onyx Room
4-6 p.m. — The Onyx Room — Taste decadent desserts and explore the venue for your next celebration.
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