Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of March.
Good morning, Morgantown.
BOPARC approved a $620,000 playground project that will add 28 play components over more than 7,400 square feet near the new pool, set to open this Memorial Day weekend.
The project, awarded to Veritas Contracting, will include separate areas for younger and older children—plans for a park overhaul in the lower section may be bid in late March.
Today, Robert Summers leads an acrylic painting class at West Virginia Botanic Gardens from 10 a.m. to noon with tickets at $20 for members and $30 for nonmembers, and the Tipsy Teeze hosted Zona Hester on Friday night with $10 tickets and free parking.
Tonight, Kandy Muse will headline a drag show at Babylon Nightclub with doors opening at 9 p.m.—a VIP meet and greet starts at 11 p.m. with tickets at $25 and general admission at $10.
The WVU Student Government Association Judicial Court certified Colin Street as president and Rozaireo Jones as vice president on March 13—set to lead the student body for the 2025/26 academic year—and they will be officially inaugurated on April 13 at Erickson Alumni Center.
Street, a Morgantown student, plans to expand mutual aid resources to boost student health and well-being.
The NCWV Home Builders Association's 47th annual home show opened on Friday at the Hazel (JW) Ruby Community Center, drawing large crowds with a variety of home improvement and remodeling exhibits.
The event charges $5 for general admission (free for veterans and those aged 15 and under) and will run until Sunday.
Girls high school basketball state finals are set for Saturday at Charleston Coliseum as top seeds face tough opponents to decide state champions in four classes.
The schedule features Morgantown versus Spring Valley in Class AAAA — with three more matchups — that will crown the winners.
WVU Athletics finished its meet at Penn on March 14 and will face a quad meet at No. 23 Ohio State on March 16 at the Covelli Center in Columbus—Kent State and Pitt will join the Mountaineers while Friday’s event was streamed on ESPN+ and Sunday’s will air on B1G+.
The No. 2-seeded West Virginia University rifle team is competing in the ongoing 2025 NCAA Rifle Championships in Lexington—aiming to secure its 20th national title as the season wraps up with smallbore relays and air rifle finals.
The event, which began on March 14, schedules today's finals at the Historic Memorial Coliseum.
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.
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.
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.
JCPenney Suit-Up Event at Morgantown Mall
This event offers exclusive discounts on professional attire for all WVU students, including suits, dresses, and accessories.
Chase Matthew Concert
8 p.m. | Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall | $10 - $200 | Enjoy an evening of live music with Chase Matthew at a top-rated venue.
Walker Taylor Live Performance
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — $15 — Enjoy the soulful melodies of Walker Taylor, inspired by country music's finest.
9 to 5 - The Musical
7-8:30 p.m. — Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the spirited music of Dolly Parton in this delightful adaptation of a classic tale.
Henry Clay 30K
12 PM — Coopers Rock State Forest — Registration required — Experience the thrill of mountain biking at this exciting event hosted by the West Virginia Mountain Bike Association.
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