Good morning, Morgantown.

On Sunday, more than 400 people ran the Run Santa Run 5K outside Rosenbaum Family House in Morgantown, racing around Milan Puskar Stadium to raise funds for the center’s care programs.

The event raised over $35,000 to support adults and their families during treatment.

Animal Friends of North Central West Virginia got a $50,000 donation from Betty R.

Lynch’s estate through Your Community Foundation to help build a new 6,700 sqft no-kill animal shelter, & fundraising continues toward a $2 million goal with construction starting when $1.5 million is raised.

The Preston County Economic Development Authority purchased the former Spirit Energy site in Hazelton for future manufacturing development using nearly $4 million from the AMLER program for infrastructure upgrades.

Officials say the 41.8-acre site with a 15,000 sqft building has already drawn interest from several companies.

A circuit judge ordered that new charter schools cannot open without a special election for voter consent, giving the Legislature and governor 60 days to act (the eight current schools will continue serving students).

University High School hosted its first Winterfest fundraiser today to support a new sports complex.

Local vendors, Santa and school teams provided hot chocolate + s'mores to entertain fans during the festive evening.

Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe is showing steady improvement in a hospital in Washington after being shot last Thanksgiving, with WV National Guard noting he now makes clear signs + moves more actively today.

WVU coach Rich Rodriguez said versatile new signees like Matt Sieg may play both offense and defense (if needed) to help the Mountaineers win games amid a limited roster.

MetroNews Top Plays returned for its eighth season yesterday (featuring the best plays from Week 15 across West Virginia) and thanked local video editors, parents, coaches, and team personnel for their weekly contributions.

Women's Basketball: West Virginia vs. Georgia Tech

7-9 p.m. — Hope Coliseum — Check out an exciting clash between the Mountaineers and the Yellow Jackets in women's basketball action.

Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl

4:30-9 p.m. — Almost Heaven Bar & Grill — Tickets required — Celebrate the holidays in your ugliest sweater while enjoying festive activities and prizes.

Houston Cougars at West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Basketball

1-4 p.m. — Hope Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Watch the exciting matchup between the Cougars and Mountaineers in women's basketball action.

Champions Of Magic

7:30-9 p.m. — Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre — Ticket prices may apply — Experience a captivating night of illusions and incredible acts straight from London's West End.