Morgantown
Daily News
Friday, November 29th, 2024
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Morgantown community is providing thousands of Thanksgiving meals to those in need through various organizations, with nearly 2,000 people served this year amidst inflation challenges. MetroNews
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia University's marching band, 'Pride of West Virginia,' delivered a memorable performance at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. WV News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia's 2025 congressional delegation members range in net worth from $773,003.50 to over $1.1 billion, with financial disclosures revealing diverse assets and liabilities. The Dominion Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Louisville defeated WVU 79-70 in overtime at the Battle 4 Atlantis semifinals, advancing to the title game thanks to Chucky Hepburn's career-high 32 points. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Greg Carey and Joe Brocato preview the Class A second-round state quarterfinal matchups in high school sports. MetroNews
- ➤ Morgantown High School's football team reaches the state quarterfinals for the first time since 2016, facing off against No. 2 seed Spring Mills. The Dominion Post
- ➤ The No. 12 ranked WVU women's basketball team, off to a 6-0 start with six home wins, faces a challenging schedule at the Gulf Coast Showcase in Florida, beginning with High Point and potentially matching up against No. 4 Texas. MetroNews
- ➤ Jen Greeny, in her first season as West Virginia University's head volleyball coach, is already implementing positive changes and growth within the team, reflecting her history of successfully turning around volleyball programs. The Dominion Post
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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