Morgantown
Daily News
Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Elks Lodge No. 11 will host Spring Fling Fest on Saturday, March 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1138 Chestnut Ridge Road (families can get free bikes and learn about local outreach programs). The Dominion Post
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Allegheny Image Factory in Fairmont, led by filmmaker Robert Tinnell, has two films trending on Netflix. Both films—a rom-com at No. 1 and a drama at No. 4—were shot in local towns and showcase the region’s film scene. The Dominion Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pierpont Community & Technical College Board of Governors voted Thursday to extend Dr. Michael Waide's term as president after his nearly one-year interim service, and board members expressed confidence in his leadership for the college. WDTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Mon County Sheriff’s Office warns drivers to expect heavy traffic on Saturday near I-79 Exit 155 and I-68 Exit 7 due to events at Mylan Park and the WVU Coliseum. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes + leave early. The Dominion Post
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new medical cannabis dispensary, Country Grown Cannabis, opened at Earl Core and Hartman Run roads, raising Morgantown’s count to eight as demand grows. State officials are working on tax revenue challenges + funding research on cannabis health risks and benefits. The Dominion Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia University Athletics will welcome fans and teams from Kentucky, Miami of Ohio, and James Madison for NCAA women’s basketball tournament rounds at Hope Coliseum, with parking opening at 12:30. Fans should download their mobile tickets early — take I-68 to avoid backups on I-79. MetroNews
- ➤ Morgantown High School beat Riverside with a score of (73 to 58) after senior Waylon Colistra scored 32 points, earning its sixth straight state tournament semifinal spot. The team will face Spring Mills at 9:00 p.m. tomorrow in the Class AAAA semifinals. The Dominion Post
- ➤ University High lost 64–55 to Spring Mills in the WVSSAC boys state tournament quarterfinals on Thursday morning in Charleston. Senior Eli Karpinski scored 21 points — and despite taking more shots, the team could not overcome an early deficit. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Morgantown and Riverside clashed in a AAAA quarterfinal match on Mar. 19, with game highlights showing key plays that energized local fans. WDTV
- ➤ WVU baseball beat BYU 7-4 in Game 1 at Kendrick Family Ballpark, with Dawson Montesa throwing seven solid innings that limited Cougar homers. Game 2 is set for today at 2:00 p.m. and will be streamed on ESPN+ (Montesa notched his first win since Feb. 27). The Dominion Post
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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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