Saturday, November 30th, 2024
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Morgantown Police Department's Safe Streets Initiative, aiming at increasing police visibility and interaction in downtown, will extend through the year after making 42 arrests and issuing 58 citations in its first 12 weeks. MetroNews
- ➤ Mountain Line reintroduces a 75-cent fare on the Don Knotts Route while launching a new pass program to support access to social services. The Dominion Post
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia towns, including Hurricane and Morgantown, are promoting Small Business Saturday with local festivities, deals, and community activities to support local artisans and retailers. MetroNews
- ➤ West Virginia Public Service Commission staff highlight concerns with Verizon's proposed acquisition of Frontier Communications, including infrastructure maintenance and service reliability issues. The Dominion Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Morgantown City Council is considering an ordinance for a waste deposit tariff increase from $61.25 to $81.25 per ton, potentially raising residents' monthly costs by about $2.43. MetroNews
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia's women's basketball team extends their winning streak with an 89-54 victory over High Point, showing a strong performance in the Gulf Coast Showcase. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Tucker DeVries scores 26 points with eight 3-pointers to secure WVU's overtime win against No. 24 Arizona in the Battle 4 Atlantis, marking their second top-25 victory. The Dominion Post
- ➤ West Virginia high school volleyball players receive Class AAAA all-state first team honors, showcasing exceptional talent and achievements in the sport. The Dominion Post
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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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