Morgantown
Daily News
Saturday, December 21st, 2024
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was arrested in Morgantown, W.Va, for forcibly entering a woman's car and strangulating her until she was unconscious. WDTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Emily Calandrelli, a WVU alumna, was recognized as the 100th woman in space after her November journey on the Blue Origin rocket. West Virginia University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hoppy Kercheval and David Riggle are among three individuals awarded Presidential Honorary Degrees at a ceremony on Dec. 21. West Virginia University
- ➤ WVU will hold two commencement ceremonies for August and December graduates tomorrow, featuring speakers including President Gordon Gee and conferring honorary degrees. West Virginia University
- ➤ WVU will close on December 27 due to the extension of state holidays as announced by Gov. Jim Justice, impacting all associated campuses and employees. West Virginia University
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sergio Ors Navarro from West Virginia University's men's soccer team has been honored as the National Scholar Player of the Year for his academic and athletic excellence. West Virginia University
- ➤ Morgantown High's boys' basketball team triumphed over Huntington 67-38, led by Waylon Colistra's standout performance, at the 2024 Little General Holiday Classic. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Rich Rodriguez, returning to coach West Virginia's football team, remains optimistic despite player transfers and is focusing on staff hires. MetroNews
- ➤ Lilly McCarthy, a WVU women's soccer team midfielder, earns her first United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-America Third Team honor, highlighting her academic and athletic achievements. West Virginia University
- ➤ West Virginia University's Wyatt Milum is recognized as a Consensus All-American, marking him as one of the top college football offensive tackles. West Virginia University
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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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