Morgantown
Daily News
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Staff Council Scholarship program, in partnership with University administration (since 1986), has helped hundreds of employees pursue education and is now accepting applications for eligible staff. West Virginia University
- ➤ Today, during National School Counseling Week, WVU students present lessons and decorated bulletin boards in Allen Hall to raise awareness about school counselors and the challenges they face. The program features media visits by counseling interns serving more than nine counties + nearly 9,500 students. West Virginia University
- ➤ The State Department of Education is inviting local groups to join the Summer Food Service Program to provide free meals and activities for kids this summer; official feeding sites at schools and libraries will be announced in June. WDTV
- ➤ Monongalia County Schools has opened registration for Summer Avalanche (a summer enrichment program for high school students) with classes in coding, screenwriting and science available. Registration began Monday and remains open through Feb. 28. The Dominion Post
- ➤ West Virginia University inducted four alumni at the Erickson Alumni Center on Friday evening. The ceremony celebrated their notable careers in national sports. WV News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia Department of Human Services is accepting LIEAP applications from Feb. 2-20 to help low-income households pay for heating costs. Residents may apply online or in person for this energy assistance. WV News
- ➤ State officials announced an extension for SNAP food loss claims through Feb. 14 so families who lost food during the winter storm due to lengthy power outages & office closures will have extra time to file affidavits at local DoHS offices. WDTV
- ➤ City crews are working to fix a 4-inch water main leak on University Avenue that is affecting traffic from Overhill Street to 1st Street and reducing lanes between 1st and Houston Drive; WVU is salting roads to improve safety now. The Daily Athenaeum
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute hosted a program Sunday evening to launch its new brain health collaboratory in Morgantown+ partnering with Cognito Therapeutics to advance non-drug neurotechnology for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases; the event featured a keynote from Dr. Gerald Chan and a panel discussion. WDTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After WVU lost key linebackers Reid Carrico and Chase Wilson, the team will rely on experienced Ben Cutter, transfers Tyler Stolsky and Malachi Hood, and three freshmen (including top prospect Trey McGlothlin) to rebuild its defense for 2026. The Dominion Post
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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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UCF Knights vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Basketball
7-9 p.m. — Hope Coliseum — Ticket info available — It's more than a game, it's a statement as WVU takes on UCF and leaves it all on the court!
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Black Violin Full Circle Tour
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Metropolitan Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the powerful fusion of classical and hip-hop music as Black Violin redefines musical boundaries.
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Bridgerton Trivia Night
5-8 p.m. — Stone Tower Brews — Supports Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center — Prove your wit at this spirited trivia night inspired by Bridgerton.
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Oklahoma State Cowgirls vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Basketball
2-4 p.m. — Mountainlair Student Union — Tickets available — The grind never stops! Bring the energy, Mountaineers!
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Gardner Winter Music Festival
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. — South Middle School — $5 for adults, free for musicians and kids under 7 — Celebrate winter with Appalachian music, dance, and workshops.
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