Morgantown
Daily News
Monday, February 24th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Morgantown faces challenges providing continuous shelter to its unhoused community due to staffing and volunteer shortages, with local efforts underway to bridge the service gaps. MetroNews
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia University professors are organizing workshops for summer 2026 focused on the ethical integration of AI in humanities education. WV News
- ➤ Jon Treu, the chairman of West Virginia Academy, testified to lawmakers that charter schools face funding and oversight challenges compared to traditional public schools, which affects their ability to compete fairly. MetroNews
- ➤ Coastal Carolina University's President Michael Benson is offered the presidency at West Virginia University to address its declining enrollment. The Dominion Post
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dee Gibson donated her kidney to a stranger through the National Kidney Registry's Voucher Program to help her husband, Rich Gibson, receive a kidney in return, highlighting the program's 85% success rate. WDTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Zac Alley, previously with Oklahoma, is set to implement a versatile and strategic defensive approach as West Virginia's new defensive coordinator in 2025. MetroNews
- ➤ West Virginia University's baseball team maintained an undefeated record by winning both games of a doubleheader against Lipscomb, improving to 6-0. The Dominion Post
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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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