Morgantown
Daily News
Thursday, February 20th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hastings Family Farm is protesting upcoming construction of roundabouts on Greenbag Road, concerned it threatens their land and community garden, amidst changes to construction plans. The Daily Athenaeum
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WVU's parking citation revenue decreased to $357,862 in 2024, a 55% drop from 2018, attributed to more students using permits and payment apps. The Daily Athenaeum
- ➤ The School of Social is initiating a listserv to foster community and plan networking events for social workers at the University. West Virginia University
- ➤ Over 80 teams from the East Coast will compete in the Mountaineer VEX Robotics Competition to design robots, with winners advancing to the World Championship. West Virginia University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ WVU Government Relations introduced an upgraded website to enhance accessibility to its mission, partnerships, community impact, and ways to stay updated on legislative developments as the 2025 session commences. West Virginia University
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Morgantown High School secures a decisive 81-37 victory over Preston High, highlighted by balanced scoring with five players reaching double figures. MetroNews
- ➤ Darian DeVries discusses the transition challenges and opportunities of moving from coaching at Drake University to WVU, highlighting the difference in competition levels across college basketball conferences. The Dominion Post
- ➤ West Virginia and Cincinnati, both with 15-10 records, will compete in a significant basketball game on Wednesday night at the WVU Coliseum, potentially impacting their NCAA Tournament bids. West Virginia University
- ➤ The West Virginia University baseball team's home opener versus Ohio has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 2 p.m., with options for ticket exchanges provided. West Virginia University
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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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Carnival Night Out for Kids
This event offers a fun-filled evening of activities and games for children, allowing parents a night off while their kids engage with the cast of Morgantown Dance.
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IXL Live Workshop in Morgantown, WV
This hands-on workshop offers educators the opportunity to explore effective strategies for using IXL's assessment tools and curriculum in their classrooms.
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Live Performance by the Davisson Brothers Band
The Davisson Brothers Band, a genre-blurring mountain rock band, will perform live at Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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Cassidy Paige Band Live Performance
The Cassidy Paige Band will perform alongside special guest Alec Angus at Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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