Friday, December 13th, 2024
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Greenmont neighborhood in Morgantown is receiving $2 million for land acquisition and potential low-to-moderate income housing development, including a new neighborhood park. The Daily Athenaeum
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia University study reveals that CEOs' innovation decisions are influenced by their compensation structures and feedback from financial analysts, impacting company stock prices. WVU Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WVU faculty members have until Jan. 27 to nominate exceptional incoming graduate applicants for competitive, multi-year fellowship funding. West Virginia University
- ➤ West Virginia University faculty provide strategies for managing end-of-semester stress and improving mental health for students and instructors. WVU Today
- ➤ The Student Government Association at WVU passed an amendment for the 2025 SGA election allowing online voting to increase accessibility and convenience. The Daily Athenaeum
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Operation Blue Sky offers free chair massages by BlissBlissBliss at the Health Sciences Center to promote relaxation and stress relief. West Virginia University
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Junior Christian Torres wins Big 12 Men's Diver of the Week for his performances in the Rutgers Diving Invitational. West Virginia University
- ➤ Sergio Ors Navarro, a WVU men's soccer team graduate student, is a semifinalist for the 2024 MAC Hermann Trophy, marking exceptional achievement in NCAA Division I soccer. West Virginia University
- ➤ Rich Rodriguez's return as head coach of West Virginia University's football team sparks a heated debate among fans. WV News
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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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Bryce Nolan & Alexis Miller Live Performance
Bryce Nolan and Alexis Miller will perform live music at Tipsy Teeze in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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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.
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