MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Monongalia County Schools will be closed Friday, August 30 due to anticipated traffic and Monday, September 2 for the Labor Day holiday.
In a social media post, officials said the decision was made after close consultation with MECCA 911 and local law enforcement. The concerns center around anticipated traffic congestion and potential delays that could effect bus service.
Mountaineer football activities really ramp up Friday around 11 a.m. with Mountaineer Friday and the Fox Sports “Big Noon Kickoff” staff at the Mountainlair and the live airing of the “Pat McAfee Show” at the Life Sciences Building area on the downtown campus from noon to 3 p.m.