Good morning, Morgantown.

Marshall University and WVU partnered to form the West Virginia Grant Resource Centers, which since 2023 secured over $50 million for economic and workforce projects across the state; officials said the Centers supported 124 awards (creating or sustaining 270 jobs) following a Wednesday announcement.

At its final Board meeting on Friday, Dec.

19, WVU reported a 10-year high in applications as graduation rates improved. The Board also approved a new Bachelor of Music program in Commercial Music and Technology—set to launch Fall 2026—to help students engage with a growing commercial music industry.

WVUs President Michael T.

Benson discussed his first semester at the university during an interview with U92 on Friday, Dec. 19 (The Moose).

WVU Extension will host a 4-H Code Camp for middle and high school students from Feb.

20-22 at Jackson's Mill in Weston, where participants will learn behind-the-scenes problem-solving through hands-on activities.

Governor Patrick Morrisey requested Purple Hearts for West Virginia National Guard members—Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, who was killed, and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, who was critically injured while on duty in Washington, D.C.—acknowledging their sacrifice during the attack.

Vandalia Health held a ribbon cutting in Morgantown Friday for two Caring Cottages that offer patients and families a place to stay when traveling for care + the one-bedroom units can sleep up to four and include a bathroom, shower, and washing machine.

Five WVU Medicine skilled nursing facilities earned five-star overall quality ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, placing them among top performers in the area.

West Virginia basketball will face Houston on Sunday at Hope Coliseum in their Big 12 opener after compiling a strong 10-2 record in nonconference play (over 12 games), with coach Mark Kellogg highlighting defensive improvements and seeking to boost the team’s offensive rhythm.

Trinity Christian’s duo Porta and Mousadis combined for 45 points on Thursday as the Warriors won 62-46 over Union in Sabraton — the win improved their record to 3-0 and sets a Friday game against Madonna in the Santa Series at Blacksville.

The Mohigans won 75-40 over Shady Spring in the opening game of the Hope Gas Holiday Classic last Friday at the Rowdie Center.

The team returns today to face St. John's Catholic Prep (the concluding game).

University High boys basketball team rallied from a 9-point deficit to beat St. John’s Catholic Prep 59-51 on Friday night at Morgantown High School — Glenn Brown scored 25 points and helped the Hawks improve to 3-0 — and they will play Shady Spring on Saturday at 12:45 p.m.

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.

The Heartstrings Acoustic Duo Performance

8 PM – 12 AM — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of country rock tunes with The Heartstrings and Grace Campbell.