Sunday, December 1st, 2024
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Morgantown approves a $1.5 million contract for recreational upgrades including trails and bridges around a new reservoir, enhancing community assets and outdoor activities. The Dominion Post
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia allocates less than 1% of tobacco settlement revenues to prevention programs, despite lung cancer being the state's leading cause of cancer-related deaths. West Virginia Public Broadcasting
- ➤ West Virginia Public Broadcasting's 'West Virginia Week' covers the allocation of tobacco settlement funds, support for seniors in rural areas, and concerns over proposed hikes in health insurance premiums for state workers. West Virginia Public Broadcasting
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The West Virginia women's basketball team, led by Sydney Shaw with 20 points, secured an 82-47 victory over the previously unbeaten Boise State in the Gulf Coast Showcase. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Lineker Rodrigues dos Santos' two first-half goals propelled Marshall to a 2-1 victory over North Carolina State, advancing them to the Elite 8 in the NCAA Tournament. MetroNews
- ➤ West Virginia aims for a significant Big 12 win against Texas Tech, both teams seeking to cap their season with a victory for a stronger conference finish. MetroNews
- ➤ West Virginia University's football season ended with a mediocre record of 6-6, reflecting a consistent pattern of middling performance under coach Neal Brown. The Dominion Post
- ➤ No. 2 Spring Mills High School defeated No. 7 Morgantown High School 14-7 in a hard-fought Class AAAA state quarterfinal football game, advancing to the semifinals. The Dominion Post
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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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