Morgantown
Daily News
Wednesday, January 29th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The University Police Department inaugurated a new satellite office in the Mountainlair to enhance their connection and service to the Downtown campus community. West Virginia University
- ➤ Morgantown's North High Street will undergo a lane closure for utility work from January 29 to January 31, with traffic directed by flaggers. WDTV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office refutes false rumors about the fatal accident on I-68 and emphasizes relying on official sources for accurate information. WDTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Autumn Tooms Cyprés has stepped down as Dean of the College of Applied Human Sciences at WVU, with Nathan Sorber set to be interim dean. The Daily Athenaeum
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia University researchers have discovered an antibody potentially effective against a highly drug-resistant bacterium, supported by a $3.5 million grant to explore its use in treatments. WVU Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The West Virginia University women's basketball team is ranked 21st in the latest AP Top 25 Poll, maintaining their season-long presence in the rankings. West Virginia University
- ➤ Gavin Barnick led the WVU rifle team to victory over three ranked opponents, earning him WVU Student-Athlete of the Week. West Virginia University
- ➤ The West Virginia University gymnastics team set a season-high score of 194.1 in a dual meet against No. 16 Denver. 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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Chance Stanley Acoustic Show
Chance Stanley, a singer-songwriter from Mississippi, will perform an acoustic show at Gene's Beer Garden with no cover charge, open to all ages.
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