Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.
Good morning, Morgantown.
🚨 Crime
A man was arrested in Morgantown, W.Va, for forcibly entering a woman's car and strangulating her until she was unconscious.
🎭 Culture
Emily Calandrelli, a WVU alumna, was recognized as the 100th woman in space after her November journey on the Blue Origin rocket.
🎓 Education
Hoppy Kercheval and David Riggle are among three individuals awarded Presidential Honorary Degrees at a ceremony on Dec.
21.
WVU will hold two commencement ceremonies for August and December graduates tomorrow, featuring speakers including President Gordon Gee and conferring honorary degrees.
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.
🏈 Sports
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.
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.
Rich Rodriguez, returning to coach West Virginia's football team, remains optimistic despite player transfers and is focusing on staff hires.
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's Wyatt Milum is recognized as a Consensus All-American, marking him as one of the top college football offensive tackles.
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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.
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.
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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