Morgantown
Daily News
Friday, February 7th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Libera launches a housing project in Morgantown, WV, to support at-risk women aged 18-24 with services including employment, therapy, and life skills, aiming to open in January 2026. WDTV
- ➤ The WVU Muslim Student Association is hosting an event with scholars Mufti Abdul Rahman and Shaykh Naveed Aziz on Feb. 14, featuring discussions and refreshments. West Virginia University
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Gardner Winter Music Festival in Morgantown, West Virginia, will celebrate traditional Appalachian music and dance on February 21-22. WV News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Morgantown invites residents to apply for the Morgantown Citizens Academy, a 10-week program for understanding local government operations. WV News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kaylyn Millick returns to West Virginia University as an assistant coach for the gymnastics team, bringing extensive experience from previous coaching roles and her time as a student-athlete. West Virginia University
- ➤ The No. 18-ranked West Virginia University women's basketball team extended their home win streak to 14 by defeating Kansas 76-43, with standout performances from Sydney Shaw and JJ Quinerly. West Virginia University
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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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Season IV: Fantasie - Chamber Music Concert
This concert features an eclectic lineup of chamber music works, including Mendelssohn, Frank Bridge, and Dvorak, performed live in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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