Morgantown
Daily News
Thursday, May 29th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Strange Light Coffee and Books opened on April 30 at 304 Willey St, offering coffee, used books, board games and a private room for events. Owner Morgaine Sanders— a California native who left the film industry—opened the store to provide a welcoming space with a book exchange program that gives credit for donated books. The Daily Athenaeum
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This Book is Free and Yours to Keep won the 2024 Weatherford Award for nonfiction and compiles letters from incarcerated Appalachians served by the Appalachian Prison Book Project. Ellen Skirvin — one of the book’s editors — said the Morgantown-based project sends free books and supports education for people in prison across the region. West Virginia Public Broadcasting
- ➤ West Virginia Public Theatre will launch its summer season with the Broadway hit musical 'Waitress'—marking the show’s debut in the area. The production will be staged in Morgantown as a new cultural offering for local audiences. WV News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WVU researchers are testing a new way to teach math that helps students use lessons from subjects like business and biology—faculty work together on course plans to make math easier to apply. The SUMMIT-P project has involved more than 170 teachers and helped about 90,000 students at over 40 colleges, and it will guide further improvements in college math courses. West Virginia University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local residents and landowners met at WVU’s Ericson Alumni Center to learn about NextEra Energy Transmission’s plan — a 500 kV power line that will run from PA to Virginia, pass through four counties, and start service in 2031. Some property owners worry the project may harm their land and offer little local benefit — while NextEra says it will boost grid reliability and support renewable energy. West Virginia Public Broadcasting
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia University golfers Todd Duncan and Kaleb Wilson were named to the Division I PING All-Midwest Region Team by the Golf Coaches Association of America this weekend. Duncan played in every regular season meet and Wilson won his first collegiate tournament + it is the first time two players have earned the honor in the same season. West Virginia University
- ➤ Griffin Kirn, the WVU baseball pitcher, was named Student-Athlete of the Week after he threw a complete game against Cincinnati in the Big 12 quarterfinals—he struck out nine, walked one, and allowed three runs. The Mountaineers will play Kentucky tomorrow at noon from Doug Kingsmore Stadium during the NCAA Clemson Regional. West Virginia University
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Girls' Night Out 2025: Roaring '20s
6-10 p.m. — Erickson Alumni Center — Fundraiser for child abuse victims — Step back in time for a glitzy evening supporting local children in need.
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Laurel Mountain Tumbleweed Performance
8-11 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — $10 — Enjoy a night of live music with Laurel Mountain Tumbleweed in Morgantown's vibrant venue.
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Open House at 2052 Mountain Ash Lane
2-4 p.m. — 2052 Mountain Ash Lane, Westover, WV — Free entry — Explore a luxury townhome in a serene community with stunning mountain views and upscale amenities.
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Free Play Freedom Day
9 AM – 8 PM — Peak Health Aquatic Center at Mylan Park — Free entry — Dive into fun with free swimming, splash pad, and a movie night at dusk.
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Ben Benson Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — $10 — Enjoy an electrifying performance by Ben Benson in a vibrant local venue.
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2025 High Point National - Pro Motocross - Round 4
6-9 a.m. — High Point Raceway — Check website for costs — Witness the thrilling competition of top pro motocross racers and enjoy local fare in an interactive Sponsor Village.
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Clay Justice Performance
8-11 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy a lively evening with Clay Justice in a vibrant Morgantown venue.
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Virtual Tour of Senior Living
9 AM - 7 PM — Harmony at Morgantown — Free entry — Explore the best of senior living with tours highlighting exceptional care and dining options.
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