Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of November.
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🏘️ Community
The 2024 buck hunting season in West Virginia, from November 25 to December 8, anticipates a harvest similar to last year's, influenced by weather and mast conditions.
🎭 Culture
This week's Inside Appalachia episode highlights stories from Appalachia, including a chef inspired by West Virginia memories, a vision-impaired group learning chair caning, and efforts to manage feral cat populations.
🎓 Education
WVU Foundation achieves a record fundraising year with over $282 million pledged, supporting scholarships, healthcare, and its land grant mission, alongside introducing a new process for evaluating academic programs starting in 2025.
🌲 Environment
The Public Service Commission has extended the construction deadlines for a gas-fired power plant and solar array by Longview Power in West Virginia due to supply chain issues and inflation.
🏈 Sports
West Virginia's soccer team was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament after a 2-1 loss to Virginia, finishing their season with a 13-2-7 record.
West Virginia adjusted its defense to a 4-3 alignment to effectively contain UCF's top-tier run game in a strategic victory.
🎉 Morgantown Events
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Baylor Bears vs West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Volleyball
Celebrate Senior Day as the WVU Volleyball team competes against Baylor in an exciting weeknight match.
Aristotle Jones Live Performance
Experience the soulful sounds of Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones, at Tipsy Teeze in Morgantown featuring a blend of folk and rhythmical storytelling.
A Celtic Christmas: A Taste of Ireland
Experience a magical evening filled with world-class Irish dancing and festive music, showcasing the spirit of Christmas through traditional tunes and captivating performances.
The Nutcracker - A Holiday Ballet Production
Experience the enchanting journey of Clara in Morgantown Dance's classical ballet production of 'The Nutcracker' as you kick off the holiday season.
WVU Men's Basketball Game Against North Carolina Central
The West Virginia University Men's Basketball team will face off against North Carolina Central in an exciting athletic event at the WVU Coliseum.
Morgantown Mall Card Show
The Morgantown Mall will host a card show featuring various events such as promotions, sales, autograph signings, and pack wars from December 13-15, 2024.
Run Run! Rudolph! 5k and Kids' Mile
The Run Run! Rudolph! 5k features a festive running event along with a dedicated Kids' Mile for children aged 12 and under.
A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage
Experience the beloved story of A Charlie Brown Christmas come to life in a stage adaptation that includes a sing-along with the Peanuts characters.
Morgantown's Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
Experience a fun-filled pub crawl in Morgantown featuring games, contests, and a chance to win prizes, starting from Almost Heaven Bar & Grill.
Mercyhurst Lakers vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Men's Basketball
A college basketball game featuring the West Virginia Mountaineers competing against the Mercyhurst Lakers at WVU Coliseum.
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