Morgantown
Daily News
Tuesday, February 4th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 4th of February.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Morgantown woman was arrested for allegedly strangling a 15-year-old and striking another child during a domestic dispute. WDTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The WVU Committee of Retired Faculty and OLLI at WVU will host a free public Zoom meeting on Feb 5 to discuss campus safety initiatives, particularly focusing on the W.Va. Campus Self-Defense Act. West Virginia University
- ➤ West Virginia University's Board of Governors have chosen their finalists for the institution's 27th president, with a final decision expected this spring. WDTV
- ➤ Roslyn Artis, president of Benedict College, will speak about her experience as a Black woman in leadership at the College of Law, hosted by the Black Law Student Association. West Virginia University
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Morgantown High School's girls' basketball team defeated University High School 62-45, advancing to the OVAC 5A championship game. The Dominion Post
- ➤ The No. 21-ranked West Virginia University women's basketball team defeated No. 24 Oklahoma State 54-37, showcasing their best defensive performance of the season. West Virginia University
- ➤ Leo W. 'Jack' Fleming Jr., renowned for his iconic sports announcing career and dubbed the 'Voice of the Mountaineers,' is commemorated on his 102nd birthday. WDTV
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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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WV Hunting and Fishing Show 2025
The WV Hunting and Fishing Show features a wide range of outdoor products and services, making it the largest outdoor event in the region.
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Kathleen Madigan Comedy Show
Kathleen Madigan, acclaimed as the 'funniest woman in America' and a staple on major late-night shows, brings her insightful and humorous observations to the stage for a night of comedy.
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