Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of November.
Good morning, Morgantown.
Amy’s Attic marked 91 years of service in Morgantown as it celebrated its anniversary yesterday.
The family-run store remains a local staple—offering unique items and preserving community history.
Little Paris Cafe began its soft opening at 456 High Street—serving French crepes, waffles, and locally roasted coffee—to give Morgantown a new taste experience.
Owner Maddie El Abed, who has been making crepes since childhood, said the cafe will hold its grand opening after Thanksgiving.
Information Technology Services advises departments to buy new computers soon to avoid expected price increases from high AI demand for key parts — Dell and other partners report that shortages in memory and solid state drives are pushing up costs.
ITS will update pricing expectations as more details become available — purchasers are encouraged to act quickly.
The Teaching and Learning Center and the Office of the Provost have issued a call for proposals for the 2026 Scholarly Teaching Conference across three WVU campuses from May 13 to 14.
Faculty, instructors, staff, and students must submit proposals by Jan 31 — registration will open in March with updates shared via the conference website and ENews.
The Office of Undergraduate Research is seeking judges for its fall Undergraduate Research Symposium that will take place from 1-5 p.m. on Dec.
6 at the Mountainlair — interested faculty, experienced staff and postdoctoral or graduate students can apply, with graduate judges earning service hours via iServe.
North Marion High School Band will perform in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Waikiki, Hawaii on December 7 to honor veterans with teams from Greenbrier East and Hannan High School.
The band has raised funds and practiced hard for the trip—an opportunity that highlights their dedication.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey recently announced that West Virginia secured over $4 billion in private energy investments, including more than $1 billion in DOE low-interest loans to refurbish six coal-fired power plants—an effort questioned by environmental advocates who say the loans will raise energy costs. The West Virginia Chapter of Sierra Club warned that shifting these costs to local ratepayers could lead to higher bills for families.
Governor Morrisey and the WVDNR announced that buck firearms season will start on Monday, November 24th and run until December 7th in most counties, with hunters needing valid licenses and required stamps to participate.
The season also features a Big Buck Photo Contest (photos due by January 9th) where winners can earn prizes like a lifetime hunting license or a State Park cabin stay.
WVU men’s basketball will face Clemson at 6:30 p.m. today at TD Arena in Charleston — their first road trip of the season as coach Ross Hodge looks to test his team’s defense while adding guard Chance Moore to boost size and rebounding.
Mark Kellogg earned his 500th win Thursday when the 23rd ranked WVU women’s basketball team beat Appalachian State 80 to 51 at Hope Coliseum—10,067 fans saw the milestone game that set the stage for the upcoming Bahamas tournament.
The team will play McNeese State on Monday and will likely face Ohio State in the title game.
West Virginia’s women’s soccer team ended its season on penalty kicks as the Hoyas won 4-3 after a 1-1 tie at Shaw Field Thursday evening.
The Hoyas will host Florida State on Sunday & aim for a national quarterfinal spot.
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.
Houston Cougars at West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Basketball
1-4 p.m. — Hope Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Watch the exciting matchup between the Cougars and Mountaineers in women's basketball action.
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