Morgantown
Daily News
Sunday, December 29th, 2024
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Marion County Humane Society experienced a surge in pet adoptions, particularly cats, due to a variety of animals available and special adoption events, with hopes for more adoptions of long-term residents in the new year. WDTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 'The Fire Inside' is a film about Claressa Shields' journey from overcoming personal challenges to fighting for gender equality in boxing, highlighted by solid performances and emotional storytelling. The Dominion Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Charlotte Chung, a media specialist at Suncrest Elementary in Morgantown, WV, earns a national 'I Love My Librarian Award' for diversifying the school's library collection to include books in 53 languages, supporting the educational needs of English learners. The Dominion Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Senator Joe Manchin retires after over four decades in West Virginia politics, marking the end of a Democratic era as Republicans secure all major statewide offices and bolster their supermajority in the legislature. The Dominion Post
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Experts in neuroeconomics and physical activity recommend setting measurable and incremental goals for New Year's resolutions to increase the likelihood of achieving them. The Dominion Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Shepherd University senior Carson Poffenberger reflects on his growth and leadership in basketball, highlighting his academic achievements and looking forward to final season goals. The Dominion Post
- ➤ WVU is finalizing a three-year contract with Zac Alley, formerly of the Oklahoma Sooners, for the role of defensive coordinator. MetroNews
- ➤ The 2024 sports year in Morgantown was marked by significant changes, including coaching shifts at WVU and high schools, legal battles over high school football classifications, and historic moments for local teams and athletes. The Dominion Post
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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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