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Monday, December 2nd, 2024

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Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of December.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Morgantown considers transferring firefighter and police officer pension plans to a state-funded plan to address a $10 million shortfall, amid concerns from pension board members and former city employees.  MetroNews

HEALTH NEWS

  • The Biden administration proposes covering weight-loss drugs under Medicare or Medicaid, showing bipartisan support in West Virginia despite concerns over costs.  MetroNews

SPORTS NEWS

  • West Virginia's men's basketball team, under new head coach Darian DeVries, finished 2-1 at the Battle 4 Atlantis, showcasing strong team cohesion and defeating two ranked teams.  MetroNews
  • West Virginia University's Athletic Director announced the conclusion of Neal Brown's tenure as head football coach after six seasons and initiated a national search for his successor.  WVU Today

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 12/7/24

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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.

    Tue, 12/10/24

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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.

    Fri, 12/13/24

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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.

    Sat, 12/14/24

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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.

    Mon, 12/16/24

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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.

    Sat, 12/21/24

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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.

    Sun, 12/22/24

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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