Morgantown
Daily News
Friday, February 21st, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ WVU Health Sciences will conduct permanent repairs on an 8-inch waterline affecting parking area 80 without anticipated water loss but possible decreased pressure, starting at 6 a.m. on Saturday. West Virginia University
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A vehicle crashed into the Waterfront Place Marriott in Morgantown, West Virginia, resulting in the driver being trapped and unconscious. WV News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Colin Street and Rozaireo Jones, running unopposed for president and vice president of WVU's SGA, aim to enhance student health, safety, and reduce education costs, with their inauguration set for April 13. The Daily Athenaeum
- ➤ WVU's Research Forest offers sustainably sourced lumber milled by faculty, staff, and students for sale, with varying dimensions and species at designated prices. West Virginia University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Morgantown City Council has initiated renovations and expansions on city facilities, including a major project for the Public Works garage funded by lease revenue bonds and other sources. The Dominion Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Christian Hammer of Morgantown High won the 100 butterfly at the West Virginia State Swimming Championships with a comeback in the final 25 yards. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Rich Rodriguez discusses the evolving landscape of college football and his strategies for his second tenure as WVU's head football coach amid changes like the transfer portal and NIL rights. MetroNews
- ➤ Kevin Johnston has been appointed as the director of the WVU Varsity Club to enhance engagement and connectivity among former student-athletes at West Virginia University. West Virginia University
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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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JCPenney Suit-Up Event at Morgantown Mall
This event offers exclusive discounts on professional attire for all WVU students, including suits, dresses, and accessories.
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