Morgantown
Daily News
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Nothing Bundt Cakes opened its store in Morgantown Tuesday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local officials, business leaders and community members. WV News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WVU launches 5th Fridays, a professional development series starting May 29 at Mountainlair, Greenbrier Room from 10 to 11:30 a.m.; the sessions give employees a chance to reflect on workplace culture and learn simple ways to boost connection, with follow-up meetings planned on July 31 and Oct. 30. West Virginia University
- ➤ A WVU student from Charles Town has received a Critical Language Scholarship to study Mandarin in Tainan City, Taiwan for an 8-week program this summer. He plans to build his foreign service skills through a fully funded experience that immerses him in local culture. WVU Today
- ➤ Mark Paris began his role as dean of WVU Libraries and Press on April 27 and will lead innovation and strategy across its units & guide the transition as Karen Diaz retires on May 1. West Virginia University
- ➤ WVU's Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life plans to launch a new oversight system by Fall 2026 to rate Greek organizations on academics, philanthropy and behavior — a change announced by new Director Kyle Shatto to boost campus engagement. The Daily Athenaeum
- ➤ WVU President Michael T. Benson celebrates the close of his first academic year as classes end on May 1 and Commencement Weekend is scheduled for May 15-17. He invites staff and frontline professionals to Blaney House on May 20 + his Welcome Home Tour continues across local counties. West Virginia University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Morrisey signed two highway safety bills yesterday to enhance road conditions statewide for local drivers. MetroNews
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The West Virginia Athletic Directors Association named coaching staffs for the North-South Basketball All-Star Games on Friday, June 19 at the South Charleston Community Center. South teams include Garland (Rabbit) Thompson and Amy Chapman, while North All-Stars will be led by Brock Melko and Rob Hawkins; rosters will come soon. MetroNews
- ➤ WVU defensive back Andrew Powdrell, a transfer from UNLV and Montana State with bowl and championship game experience, has settled into his role as a veteran leader this spring. He is set to guide the Mountaineers’ defensive unit as coach Rich Rodriguez develops the team. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Local softball dropped a one-run game to Spring Mills on Monday and will face Steubenville in the OVAC semifinals Wednesday while top-ranked baseball and unbeaten lacrosse teams prepare for Friday’s home games (local schools aim to finish April strong). The Dominion Post
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Do The Crawl de Mayo Pub Crawl
4:30–9:00 p.m. — Almost Heaven Bar & Grill — Tickets required — Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with lively vibes, festive drinks, and fun contests in downtown Morgantown.
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Christian Music Concert in Morgantown
7-11 p.m. — Metropolitan Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience uplifting performances at this exciting Christian music concert.
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