Morgantown
Daily News
Saturday, February 8th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Playa Bowls, a leading super fruit bowl shop, successfully opened in Morgantown, quickly integrating with the local community and launching initiatives to give back to local organizations. WDTV
- ➤ Libera starts a large-scale remodeling project in Morgantown to provide safe, affordable housing and a community center for young women. WV News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Texas man named Anthony Allen has been sentenced to 15 years and eight months in prison for leading a drug trafficking operation in Morgantown, WV, involving methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin. WDTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Adventure WV's First-Year Trips significantly boost retention and graduation rates at WVU by fostering connections and confidence among new students, with no special equipment needed and free participation for Pell Grant recipients. West Virginia University
- ➤ The Center for Community Engagement at Allen Hall introduces a new space aimed at assisting faculty in incorporating community engagement into their academic endeavors. West Virginia University
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A WVU psychologist highlights that students may face seasonal affective disorder during winter, offering practical remedies and emphasizing the importance of seeking professional help early. The Daily Athenaeum
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers are needed to time races at the Mountaineer Invitational on February 15, ensuring accuracy in case of technology issues. West Virginia University
- ➤ Steve Sabins takes the helm as West Virginia University's baseball coach, aiming to sustain the program's historic momentum and achieve new milestones. 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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