Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of June.
Good morning, Morgantown.
💼 Business
Strange Light Coffee and Books celebrated its first anniversary on April 30, 2025 and now sells local art and books while advising business owners to lean on community support.
Owner Morgaine Sanders plans to expand offerings and adjust hours (shop closes Wednesdays and Thursdays) to better serve the after-work crowd.
🎭 Culture
Morgantown hosts three BOM summer festivals — the Wine and Jazz Festival on Sept.
19 and 20, the Buckwheat Festival from Sept. 24 to 27, and the Ruby Summer Concert Series every Friday throughout August featuring live music and local flavors for family fun.
Babble-On, a 4-week drag challenge at Babylon Nightclub, kicked off yesterday at 9 p.m. with themed rounds from signature performances to impersonations and trash-to-outfit designs; 14 queens competed while attendees enjoyed $1 pre-show mixed drinks, and a pride after-party is scheduled for June 13 (after the block party).
🏥 Health
On Thursday, members of Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary presented a $160K check to the Progressing Through Postpartum Program in Morgantown.
The donation supports free postpartum care, education and mental health services for new mothers + families.
Morgantown businessman Joe Boczek's GameChanger program won the Maj.
Gen. Arthur T. Dean Humanitarian of the Year Award from the Community Anti-Drug Coalition of America. The program has reached over 225,000 students in more than 200 schools since its 2018 start.
Encompass Health Corp announced plans to build a new 36-bed rehab hospital in Bridgeport.
The facility located at Charles Pointe next to the Community Care site is expected to boost local care + draw further investment as the Morgantown unit expands temporary services.
🏈 Sports
WVU's pitching staff managed fatigue during the regional final and coach Sabins announced that Cole will start Game 1 in the super regional today at noon while the team will choose remaining starters Friday based on game outcomes (a quick turnaround challenge).
Morgantown High School won its first state softball title with an 8-0 win over crosstown University on Thursday at Little Creek Park in South Charleston, as Kayleigh White and Maddie Wisman led a shutout tournament run.
WVU standout Gavin Kelly led his team to a 6-5 win over Kentucky at the Morgantown Regional while batting .400 with three home runs.
He will compete against Cal Poly in the super regionals as he aims for a College World Series trip.
🎉 Morgantown Events
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7th Annual ACS Midsummer Mayhem Softball Tournament
June 18-21 — Morgantown / Mylan Park KOA Holiday — Competitive event — Enjoy a weekend of softball with teams from multiple states and explore local attractions in between games.
A Season of Good Taste: Burgers and Brews
6-7 p.m. — West Virginia Botanic Garden — $ — Enjoy flame-grilled burgers and local craft beer with live music in a summer atmosphere.
Randy Arthur Webb Live Performance
8-10 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Free entry — Experience unfiltered rock with heartfelt storytelling from the lead man of SAVING ABEL.
Live Music with Fret Buzz at Tropics
6:30-9 p.m. — Tropics — $15 — Experience a night of energetic live music featuring a rotating lineup from rock to country as part of the summer concert series.
MR 4 on the 4th
8 a.m.–2 p.m. — Morgantown Running — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Independence Day with a festive 4-mile run and kids race in Morgantown.
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