Morgantown
Daily News
Thursday, December 12th, 2024
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Morgantown begins a 90-day one-way traffic operation on Belmar Avenue and Waverly Street for a study to improve safety and traffic flow. West Virginia University
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Boreman Hall reported the highest number of crimes at WVU in the fall 2024 semester, with a majority being alcohol-related. The Daily Athenaeum
- ➤ A Morgantown man was arrested for distributing and exhibiting sexually explicit material of minors online, following an investigation led by local law enforcement with assistance from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. WDTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WVU's Degree Up program, starting fall 2025, streamlines admission from select community or technical colleges to WVU, offering a seamless pathway to four-year degrees and support resources. The Daily Athenaeum
- ➤ WVU's Davis College Store hosts a holiday sale featuring student-grown poinsettias, handcrafted gifts, and farm-raised ground beef. West Virginia University
- ➤ Marcus Caldeira of West Virginia University's men's soccer team was named NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Academic All-America Team Member of the Year, making history with two teammates also named to the Academic All-America First Team. West Virginia University
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Morgantown is named the happiest place in West Virginia, says a new survey by CardRates. WV News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia triumphed over North Carolina Central with a decisive 79-45 win, advancing their record to 7-2, despite missing starting guard Tucker DeVries due to injury. West Virginia University
- ➤ The Mountaineer Athletic Club (MAC), essential for the future success of West Virginia University athletics, is focusing on inclusivity and flexibility to adapt to the changing collegiate sports environment. West Virginia University
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Bryce Nolan & Alexis Miller Live Performance
Bryce Nolan and Alexis Miller will perform live music at Tipsy Teeze in Morgantown, West Virginia.
-
Matt Woods Live Concert
Matt Woods will perform live at Tipsy Teeze Bar in Morgantown, offering a night of music from 8 PM to midnight.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Morgantown Daily News
Welcome to the Morgantown Daily News, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Morgantown, West Virginia community. If you like the Morgantown Daily News, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Morgantown.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Morgantown and across West Virginia. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Morgantown Daily News
A free Morgantown community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://morgantowndailynews.com/sitemap