Morgantown
Daily News
Sunday, March 15th, 2026
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lit Pot opened its doors Saturday at Suncrest Town Centre, serving Korean barbecue plus hot pot. The family-owned restaurant had a long line and will hold its grand opening next week. WDTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Patrick Morrisey presented the West Virginia Distinguished Service Medal posthumously to U.S. Army Spc Sarah Diane Beckstrom in Charleston today. The ceremony honored her service with the West Virginia Army National Guard after she was fatally wounded in Washington, D.C. and included her family and local Guard members. WDTV
- ➤ State legislators passed House Bill 5691 on Saturday, directing $2.9 million from JUUL settlement funds to support youth tobacco prevention and cessation programs. The move aims to reduce high smoking rates & safeguard community health. WDTV
- ➤ Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey launched the WorkFIRST Taskforce to reshape job training and link benefits with fresh job opportunities. Christine Davies, deputy secretary for economic development with 25 years experience, will lead the taskforce as part of his Backyard Brawl (program). WDTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WVU tied its series against Baylor on Saturday with a 13-2 win at Baylor Ballpark in Waco, Texas, powered by a season-high 17 hits and six strong innings from pitcher Chansen Cole (improving his record to 3-0); the deciding game is scheduled for today at 2 p.m. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Morgantown High girls basketball lost a tight state semifinal 56-51 at the Charleston Coliseum Friday, ending their season at 16-7, and Parkersburg advanced to face Parkersburg South in the state championship. The Dominion Post
- ➤ West Virginia University has secured a spot as one of 16 host sites for the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament — the first time since 1992. The opening rounds will be held at WVU. WV News
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Stavros Halkias Live Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Metropolitan Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a night filled with unforgettable laughs from acclaimed comedian Stavros Halkias.
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IDeA State Cancer Trainee Research Conference
April 13-15 — Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place — Registration required — A unique symposium focusing on advancing cancer research through trainee collaboration.
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