Morgantown
Daily News
Sunday, January 11th, 2026
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hazel's House of Hope in Morgantown is upgrading its lobby, exterior and service spaces using $1.6 million from congressional earmarks, with extra funds from state reps; upgrades finish this summer. United Way now manages daily operations with new director Jessica Thompson and expansion plans in discussion. The Dominion Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WVU coach Ross Hodge led his team to an 86-75 win over No.22 Kansas at Hope Coliseum as he guided timely layups while Kansas coach Bill Self noted better offensive execution — a promising start with six Top 25 opponents remaining. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Chams Diagne, a veteran Georgia State corner, announced his transfer to the Mountaineers on Saturday afternoon as the team sought experienced secondary help after recent graduations and eligibility changes. The 6-foot-4 player, rated 3-star by 247Sports, is expected to vie for a starting role in 2026. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Alabama kicker Peter Notaro announced his transfer to WVU on social media. The Wexford native joins 22 new commitments to boost the Mountaineers' specialist unit after the portal opened on Jan. 2. The Dominion Post
- ➤ The WVU women’s basketball team will face Iowa State today at 3 p.m. at Hilton Coliseum as they plan to use full-court pressure to slow top scorer Audi Crooks + rebound from a recent loss while the Cyclones try to break a two-game skid. The Dominion Post
- ➤ University beat Huntington 58-46 in the New River CTC Invitational on Jan. 10 with Bri Fox scoring 33 and Whitney Cox adding 12; Huntington's Lala Sloan scored 27 points. MetroNews
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The Heartstrings Acoustic Duo Performance
8 PM – 12 AM — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of country rock tunes with The Heartstrings and Grace Campbell.
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WVU vs. Arizona State Women's Basketball Game
7-9 p.m. — Mountainlair Student Union — Check for ticket info — It's Mountaineer basketball at its finest! Leave it all on the court!
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Baylor Bears vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Basketball
4-6 p.m. — Mountainlair Student Union — Free trial for streaming — Catch the live action as Baylor faces West Virginia in an exciting college basketball showdown.
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Ray Scott LIVE at Tipsy Teeze
8-11 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Tickets available — Experience critically acclaimed Nashville star Ray Scott performing live with support from Clay Justice.
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Texas Tech Red Raiders at West Virginia Mountaineers Basketball
1-3 p.m. — Mountainlair Student Union — Cost info not provided — Morgantown energy activated with Texas Tech in the building.
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