Morgantown
Daily News
Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Morgantown partners with Mountain Line Transit Authority to launch Access Pass Program, aiming to connect residents in need to essential services. WV News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 'Living the Folklife' exhibit at the West Virginia and Regional History Center showcases the enduring and evolving traditions of Appalachia, including music, art, and folk practices. West Virginia Public Broadcasting
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WVU reports a 6% decrease in first-time freshmen enrollment for fall 2024, with total enrollment slightly below budget projections but offset by increased retention rates. The Daily Athenaeum
- ➤ WVU Libraries is hosting a Zoom workshop on Dec. 4 to educate on copyright laws for theses and dissertations. West Virginia University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cheat Lake Marina amended its lawsuit to drop certain requests but retain monetary damages against Lake Lynn Generation and seeks to move the case from federal to circuit court due to alleged damages from manipulated lake levels. The Dominion Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ JJ Quinerly was honored as WVU Student-Athlete of the Week following standout performances in basketball, including leading the Mountaineers to a second-place finish at the Gulf Coast Showcase. West Virginia University
- ➤ Keshon Gilbert, Javon Small, and Tucker DeVries were honored with Big 12 men's basketball weekly awards for their exceptional tournament performances. West Virginia University
- ➤ Neal Brown was dismissed as coach after six seasons with a 37-35 record, following a significant defeat by Texas Tech, with fans and students expressing a mix of relief and anticipation for a revitalized team. WDTV
- ➤ Greg Carey and Joe Brocato analyze the upcoming Class AAA semifinal football games, highlighting the teams' impressive combined record of 47-1. MetroNews
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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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