daily304 - Episode 03.16.23

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.  

Today is Saturday, March 16, 2024.

A 7-year-old boy from Morgantown hopes to become the youngest-ever grandmaster of chess. Folklore Music Exchange showcases more fantastic local talent. Network with innovative companies at the annual Tech Yeah Conference in Morgantown…on today’s daily304.

#1 – From WBOY-TV Clarksburg– It takes a certain skill set that can take up to a lifetime to develop to master the game of chess, but one boy from Morgantown is already moving to claim his title as king.

Seven-year-old Hardy Gu found his love for the game of chess only a year ago after watching his father play. Father Leo Gu said that Hardy’s talents exceeded his own as he found his son making logical moves that he would not have originally thought of.

Hardy ranks in second place in the “under age 8” group division of the International Chess Federation. If he maintains his ranking by April 1, he will have the opportunity to compete in the World Cup U8 this summer in Georgia.

Hardy’s main goal is to be the youngest-ever grandmaster of chess at the age of 11 and the way he’s moving his pieces, he’ll be there in no time.

Read more:

https://www.wboy.com/news/monongalia/7-year-old-from-morgantown-on-track-to-become-youngest-chess-master-ever/

#2 – From DAILY304 – The daily304 and Folklore Music Exchange are proud to present Mountain State Music Concert from the Folklore Stage in Charleston, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Guests on the March 8 show include Kindred Valley and Noah Freeman. 

Tube in on the daily304’s YouTube channel. It's a concert from your couch! Sit back, relax, and enjoy LIVE music from West Virginia.

Watch the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcKq4ZQHmOY&t=2978s

#3 – From TRILOGY INNOVATIONS -- Register now for the 3rd annual Tech Yeah Conference, set for June 19-20 in Morgantown.

The conference was created to highlight some of the most innovative technology companies operating in West Virginia. The event features speakers from government agencies, growing technology companies, and software vendors who provide various technology services for government operations around the region.

The welcoming ceremony and networking event takes place at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place. A golf tournament will take place Wednesday, June 19 at the Pines Country Club.

Learn more and register:

https://www.techyeahconference.com/techyeah3

 

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