Morgantown
Daily News
Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fatal crash on River Road involving a 2003 Ford F-150 pickup truck is under investigation, with the victim yet to be identified and the cause of the fire unknown. The Dominion Post
- ➤ A man died in a vehicle fire in Monongalia County, with authorities investigating the incident as a single-vehicle accident. WDTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia University Press marks its 25th anniversary with the release of eight new diverse publications for its Spring 2025 catalog, covering topics from speculative fiction to environmental justice. West Virginia University
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia University temporarily closed the Life Sciences Building due to a gas leak on Campus Drive, prioritizing community safety. West Virginia University
- ➤ West Virginia University research indicates that adults with ADHD using extended-release medication are likelier to adhere to treatment and have a reduced risk of substance use disorder. WVU Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia University senior guard Javon Small earns three prestigious basketball awards in one week, highlighting his standout performances against Kansas and Oklahoma State. West Virginia University
- ➤ The West Virginia University women's basketball team is ranked 17th in the latest AP Top 25 Poll, rising one spot. West Virginia University
- ➤ The fourth annual Battle for the Springhouse Tournament at the Greenbrier Resort features top high school teams including defending champions Morgantown and North Marion, with all games broadcast live by MetroNews Television. MetroNews
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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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Nick Davisson Live Performance
Nick Davisson will perform live at Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall in Morgantown.
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Bob Huggins Fish Fry Benefit
The Bob Huggins Fish Fry is a longstanding community benefit event featuring food, live music, auctions, and proceeds supporting local causes.
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2025 West Virginia RV Show
The 2025 West Virginia RV Show features over 50 RV models, on-site financing, exclusive pricing, and seminars by industry experts at the Hazel & J.W. Ruby Community Center.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
~ Rumi
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