Morgantown
Daily News
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Morgantown’s Bridging Innovation Week is set to run from April 27 to 30, featuring tours, pitch competitions, receptions, and a hackathon that will spotlight local entrepreneurship. Hosted by the West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem, the event invites entrepreneurs, investors and community leaders to connect. West Virginia University
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mor Ilderton, 22 from Teays Valley, auditioned on American Idol Monday night; he performed his original song 'Strong' about his mother's loss + his grandmother made a surprise appearance as he received three yes votes and will advance to the Hollywood rounds. WDTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WVU Office of Graduate Education and Life invites student leaders to apply for the Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholarship, honoring a local philanthropist committed to West Virginia public service — applications are due online by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 15. WVU Today
- ➤ High school juniors statewide will be able to apply for the WV Scholar Program, which will offer a full scholarship to West Virginia Wesleyan College including tuition, fees, room & board valued at $160,000; applications will be accepted until May 3. MetroNews
- ➤ NSF Career award winners Sanyal, Bennewitz and Orner will share their proposal strategies on Feb. 26 at 3:30 p.m. in Advanced Engineering Building, Room 120. Associate Vice President Murphy will host the panel and offer resources to enhance competitiveness. West Virginia University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ UMWA officials (led by president Brian Sanson) opposed new plans for natural gas power, arguing they threatened coal jobs and community stability; they met with lawmakers at the State Capitol Tuesday. MetroNews
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new Stretch Zone specialized stretching facility opened Feb. 12 at 400 Fort Pierpont Drive, Suite 1009. The business now offers one-on-one sessions (with free first visits) and is open seven days with extended weekday and weekend hours. The Daily Athenaeum
- ➤ On Feb. 17, Laura Humbertson from Valley Healthcare joined Holly Baratta for Mental Health Monday, sharing her expertise as a Mobile Crisis Specialist to explain local crisis support services (WDTV). WDTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Winter sports enter postseason this week with the WVSSAC State Swim Meet set for Thursday and Friday at the Mylan Aquatic Center in Morgantown. Local high school basketball teams have key matchups scheduled as they build on recent wins and manage injuries. The Dominion Post
- ➤ West Virginia baseball swept their series at Georgia Southern over a taxing weekend but suffered injuries. Coach Steve Sabins said second baseman Gavin Kelly was lightly injured while first baseman Brodie Kresser took a shin injury (expected to improve) and returning pitcher Chase Meyer was limited to 32 pitches. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Clay-Battelle outlasted Trinity Christian in overtime after rallying from a fourth-quarter lag in a Monday night high school basketball game in Blacksville. Both teams return to action tonight—Trinity will host Cameron at 7:30 p.m. while Clay-Battelle visits Valley. The Dominion Post
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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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