Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of November.
Good morning, Morgantown.
An all-weather indoor playground in Morgantown will host a children’s business fair for local kids to explore business ideas — more details on the event are expected soon.
Santa Claus returned to Meadowbrook Mall on November 16—giving local families a festive chance to meet him and start the holiday season.
WVU President Michael T.
Benson said the university is starting a 10 year effort to join the Association of American Universities. The process will include faculty salary changes, increased research activity and a focus on freshman retention — steps aimed at raising WVU's overall quality.
WVU men's basketball built a strong defensive identity with a 71-49 win over Pitt and set key stats, and the team will face Lafayette today at 7 p.m.—guard Chance Moore sits out his final game to meet NCAA rules.
West Virginia beat Duke 57–49 Friday night even after only five Mountaineers played in the second half as six players were ejected before the third quarter—coach Mark Kellogg said a focus on strong defense and accurate free throws turned the game around.
The win improved the Mountaineers' record to 4–0.
Arizona State quarterback Jeff Sims passed and ran to help his team win as WVU's secondary struggled with big plays during a close game.
The Mountaineers will work on better coverage + tackling before their next game with Texas Tech.
The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission released the football quarterfinal schedule for high school teams in Class AAAA, AAA, AA, and A, with games set to start on November 21 and November 22.
The schedule lists matchups and times—ranging from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.—to help fans follow key contests like Morgantown against Spring Mills.
Miles Sadler, the 23rd-ranked prospect in the 2026 class, committed on Sunday to join West Virginia's men's basketball team—he narrowed his choices to West Virginia, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Maryland, USC and UCLA after strong summer play on Nike’s EYBL Circuit.
The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre — Ticket info not provided — Experience a unique blend of rock and classical music in a candlelit atmosphere.
West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Basketball vs. Texas Southern Lady Tigers
7-9 p.m. — Hope Coliseum — Check for ticket prices — Witness a thrilling matchup as the Mountaineers take on the Lady Tigers in a competitive basketball showdown.
Women's Basketball: West Virginia vs. Georgia Tech
7-9 p.m. — Hope Coliseum — Check out an exciting clash between the Mountaineers and the Yellow Jackets in women's basketball action.
Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — Almost Heaven Bar & Grill — Tickets required — Celebrate the holidays in your ugliest sweater while enjoying festive activities and prizes.
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