Morgantown
Daily News
Saturday, January 25th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Christian Help, a nonprofit initiated by Sister Thecla in 1975, marks 50 years of providing essential services like food, clothing, and emergency financial aid to those in need, powered by substantial volunteer support and donations. Morgantown Magazine
- ➤ Access to the University Police Department office is restricted to the Van Voorhis Road entrance due to electrical work starting Jan. 24. West Virginia University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will host a panel discussion on stalking awareness at 5 p.m. on Jan. 30 at the Mountainlair, Gluck Theatre. West Virginia University
- ➤ Dr. Gregory Epps Sr. receives the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award from the WVU Center for Black Culture for his significant contributions to academia and community engagement in West Virginia. West Virginia University
- ➤ The Herman and Kathryn Moses Scholarship Award offers $1,000 to eligible student employees in the Division of Student Life, with an application deadline of February 28. West Virginia University
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A WVU legal scholar argues that biologic drugs, such as flu vaccines, receive disproportionately long legal protection compared to small-molecule drugs, suggesting a need for a more balanced approach to benefit consumers. WVU Today
- ➤ WVU Medicine initiated the construction of a new $233 million Eye Institute in Morgantown, aiming to enhance eye care services. WV News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Three West Virginia University wrestlers have been ranked in the NCAA's first coaches' rankings for the 2025 Division I Wrestling Championships. West Virginia University
- ➤ West Virginia University's baseball team is ranked fourth in the 2025 Big 12 Preseason Poll, marking its highest since joining the conference, with junior catcher Logan Sauve selected for the All-Big 12 Preseason Team. West Virginia University
- ➤ Jett Strickenberger of West Virginia University has been honored as the Big 12 Wrestler of the Week for his consecutive victories against ranked opponents. West Virginia University
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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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West Virginia Chocolate, Wine and Shine Festival
The WV Chocolate, Wine & Shine Festival features a variety of chocolatiers, specialty foods, and West Virginia wines and moonshines at the Hazel & J.W. Ruby Community Center.
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Mountain Stage Concert
The Mountain Stage Band will perform live at the Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre in Morgantown.
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Bryce Nolan Live Performance
Bryce Nolan will perform live at Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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Morgantown Polar Plunge for Special Olympics WV
Participants will plunge into Cheat Lake at Dockside Grille to raise funds for Special Olympics athletes, with various prizes and participant perks based on fundraising levels.
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