Morgantown
Daily News
Sunday, February 15th, 2026
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The WVU Canady Creative Arts Center will host lectures, exhibitions and performances this month (in Morgantown) featuring visiting artists and student work. WV News
- ➤ Four women competed in the sixth-annual Date Show Friday at Mountainlair Gluck Theater during WVUp All Night, where host Jack Adkins chose sophomore Arden Goode for their shared values. He and Goode will enjoy a complimentary ski trip + dinner at Oliverio’s Restaurant. The Daily Athenaeum
- ➤ A Lunar New Year Festival Gala was held today in Morgantown ahead of Tuesday’s holiday, organized by the West Virginia Chinese Association in partnership with WVU Chinese Students & Scholars Association. Performers prepared for months to promote cultural understanding through song and dance. WDTV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Monongahela Power Company and Potomac Edison applied Friday to the Public Service Commission for approval to build a 1,200 MW natural gas plant at Fort Martin and three 70 MW solar facilities. If approved, the $2.84 billion project will ease energy shortages and generate $258.5 million in tax revenue. WDTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WVU baseball began its 2026 season on Feb. 13 with a sweep over Georgia Southern, scoring 31 runs in three games to boost an undefeated record. The Mountaineers will face Liberty in a three-game series on Feb. 20 + key players led the offensive burst. The Dominion Post
- ➤ WVU women's basketball meets TCU at Schollmaier Arena tonight at 8 p.m. on FS1. The underdog Mountaineers, holding a half-game lead in the Big 12, hope their win secures a key regional NCAA tournament spot. The Dominion Post
- ➤ WVU secured their biggest road victory Saturday as Jasper Floyd hit his season-best 3-pointer that erased a 14-point deficit against UCF inside Addition Financial Arena — head coach Ross Hodge praised the team’s strong defense as the Mountaineers look ahead to their next conference game. The Dominion Post
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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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West Virginia Mountaineers vs. UCF Knights
8-10 p.m. — Mountainlair Student Union — Ticket prices vary — Charge or defend? It's Mountaineers vs UCF tonight!
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