Morgantown
Daily News
Thursday, December 5th, 2024
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Morgantown introduces the Access Pass Program with Mountain Line Transit Authority to offer free public transportation passes to residents, facilitating access to essential services. WDTV
- ➤ Carly Grozier's family establishes Carly's Cause, a nonprofit to prevent off-campus housing tragedies after her death from a gas explosion at her rented residence. The Daily Athenaeum
- ➤ Gary Freshour has been named the new chief of the Morgantown Fire Department, succeeding prior leadership, with a rich background in fire service. The Dominion Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia University will honor a broadcaster, a teacher, and an investment executive with Presidential Honorary Degrees at December Commencement, acknowledging their contributions alongside recognizing notable faculty. West Virginia University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kim Haws, city manager of Morgantown, announces retirement on Dec. 20 after four decades in municipal leadership. WV News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia University's men's and women's swimming and diving teams will participate in the 2024 Toyota United States Open Championships in Greensboro, North Carolina, from Dec. 4-7. West Virginia University
- ➤ West Virginia University successfully recruits promising student-athletes, including all-state selections and players with offers from notable schools, during the early signing window for Division I football. MetroNews
- ➤ The U.S. Basketball Writers Association awarded five athletes, including Javon Small from West Virginia, as Oscar Robertson National Players of the Week for their exceptional performance in the week ending December 1. West Virginia University
- ➤ West Virginia University announces its 2025 gymnastics home meet schedule and promotional events, including themed nights and special recognitions. West Virginia University
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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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