Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of June.
Good morning, Morgantown.
A 51-year-old Albright woman, Julia Fowler, is accused of stealing jewelry valued at about $20,000 from an elderly family she cared for and selling it for about $7,000 at a Westover pawn shop — investigators said she took 26 pieces and previously exploited other clients over the last ten years, and she now faces multiple counts with a $100,000 bond at North Central Regional Jail.
Storms on Friday dropped more than two inches of rain, causing creeks to overflow and flooding that damaged roads and basements across several areas.
FirstEnergy reported 4,706 outages in Mon, Marion, Preston and Taylor counties—crews are now assessing damage and working to restore service.
Senator Capito announced May 13 that over 100 Morgantown NIOSH workers returned to work after layoffs meant to improve government efficiency — though only a third of the employees have been reinstated and some divisions remain inactive.
Former workers and union representatives say the partial reinstatement may limit the division’s ability to carry out essential safety tasks.
WVU beat Clemson 9-6 on Saturday with a walk-off hit in the ninth inning—pushing the Mountaineers into the regional final.
Today, WVU plays the winner of the Clemson-Kentucky game at 6 p.m. in a series where they must still be beaten twice.
On Saturday, the Mountaineers rallied in the eighth and ninth innings to overcome a one-run deficit and win 9-6 over Clemson at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, moving within one win of advancing to the Super Regional round.
They will face the winner of a noon game between Clemson and Kentucky at 6 p.m. today — a key chance for the team to clinch the Clemson Regional title.
The WVSSAC State Baseball Tournament will be held at GoMart Ballpark in Charleston from June 5 to June 7.
The tournament features semifinals—Classes A and AA on June 5 and Classes AAA and AAAA on June 6—followed by championship games on June 7.
University High School softball lost 6-5 to Cabell Midland on Friday and will face Jefferson in a Saturday elimination game—needing three wins to defend its state title.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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