Morgantown
Daily News
Monday, July 28th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Mountaineer Food Bank is facing tough challenges as corporate donations drop and fewer food donations are received, Executive Director Chad Morrison said, so the group may have to buy food to support local families. Last year, local food banks gave out almost 30 million pounds of food—a goal that may be harder to reach this year with tighter company budgets. MetroNews
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WVU Law student Lauren Elizabeth Campbell joined the Recording Academy as a professional member because of her work in the music business. She advanced her music career working in digital marketing at Rhino Entertainment (formerly Rhino Records) and by founding the music and travel magazine Rock and Roamer during the pandemic. The Daily Athenaeum
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ WVU President Michael Benson is starting his Welcome Home Tour today in Wheeling at Oglebay Resort and has announced that branch campuses will report directly to him as he visits each month to strengthen their connection—his tour covers 18 counties with plans to reach all 55 counties. MetroNews
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The West Virginia Wellness Festival will take place at Mylan Park, where local health experts and vendors will offer wellness programs and interactive sessions. Organizers say the event aims to connect residents with resources for healthy living. WDTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Morgantown’s Best Virginia alumni team will face Shell Shock at 6 p.m. Monday — in a TBT quarterfinal game at the Charleston Coliseum, where both teams, nearly identical in regional stats with close wins, aim to advance to the semifinals. Key players like James Reese and lineup adjustments with J.D. Weatherspoon may decide the outcome in this critical matchup. The Dominion Post
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State College Spikes at West Virginia Black Bears
7-10 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Check website for pricing — Experience a thrilling baseball matchup as the State College Spikes take on the West Virginia Black Bears.
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Mohigans Annual 5K Run/Walk
10 AM – 12 PM — Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place — Registration fee varies — Participate in a community-run event along the scenic rail trail.
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State College Spikes vs West Virginia Black Bears
2:30-9:30 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting Minor League Baseball clash in scenic Granville, WV.
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Owen Davis and Todd Burge Concert
7-10 p.m. — 123 Pleasant Street — $10 — Enjoy a night of music with Owen Davis and Todd Burge on their We Haven't Changed a Bit Tour.
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Trenton Thunder at West Virginia Black Bears
7-10 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Ticket pricing varies — Catch a thrilling baseball matchup in the heart of Morgantown.
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Trenton Thunder vs. West Virginia Black Bears
7:59-10:59 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Cost varies — Enjoy an exciting minor league baseball game in the heart of West Virginia.
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Frederick Keys vs. West Virginia Black Bears
7:59-10:59 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup in the heart of West Virginia.
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Frederick Keys at West Virginia Black Bears
7-10 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Check website for pricing — Enjoy a thrilling baseball match in the scenic beauty of West Virginia.
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Williamsport Crosscutters vs. West Virginia Black Bears
2:30 – 10:59 PM — Monongalia County Ballpark — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy a thrilling baseball game as local teams face off in the summer sun.
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