Friday, December 20th, 2024
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A former Morgantown resident is wanted for an October bank robbery in Westover, now sought in multiple states for various crimes, as law enforcement agencies collaborate for his capture. The Dominion Post
- ➤ A 29-year-old man was arrested in West Virginia for the 2014 sexual abuse of a 5-year-old female relative. WDTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mountain Stage's encore broadcast features performances by The Steel Wheels, Leslie Mendelson, Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle, Upstate, and Peter One in Morgantown, West Virginia. West Virginia Public Broadcasting
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Beth Nardella, a School of Medicine faculty member, has received a NASPA award for her role in enriching student learning through international opportunities and service learning projects. West Virginia University
- ➤ West Virginia University School of Pharmacy collaborates with the University of Charleston to facilitate educational continuity for students impacted by the closure of UC's Doctor of Pharmacy program. WVU Today
- ➤ Six cadets from WVU Army ROTC will be commissioned as second lieutenants in a ceremony featuring Col. Charlie Green as the keynote speaker. West Virginia University
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Several key WVU football players, including C.J. Donaldson, have entered the NCAA transfer portal following the season's conclusion. The Dominion Post
- ➤ University High School's basketball team showcased their depth with a 65-49 win over Laurel Highlands, featuring a strong all-around performance from multiple players. The Dominion Post
- ➤ WVU offensive lineman Wyatt Milum achieves Consensus All-American status, marking the 14th player from WVU to earn this honor. MetroNews
- ➤ Freshman wide receiver Ric'Darious 'DayDay' Farmer plans to transfer from West Virginia following the team's bowl loss to Memphis. WV News
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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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Mountain Stage Concert Featuring The Mountain Stage Band
Experience a live concert by The Mountain Stage Band at the Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre in Morgantown.
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