Morgantown
Daily News
Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Main Street Morgantown will host an Arts Walk on August 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on High Street to celebrate the end of summer and back-to-school shopping, and local artists must apply by 5 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 3) to join the event. West Virginia University
- ➤ Drivers who use College Avenue near WVU’s Mountainlair in Morgantown may experience delays this week—local officials advise using alternate routes. WV News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Morgan County Sheriff Johnnie Walter said that deputies saved a woman and her child on Saturday morning when they responded to a break-in call at a home east of Berkeley Springs as suspect Melvin Gallion fired a shotgun that injured Deputy Bradley Mechem — who will need surgery to remove the pellets — and Gallion now faces charges of attempted murder and malicious wounding while held on $350,000 bail. MetroNews
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The state offers a back-to-school sales tax holiday from Aug. 1 to Aug. 4 that exempts qualifying purchases from sales tax. Items must meet set price limits such as less than $500 for laptops and tablets — less than $150 for sports equipment and less than $125 for clothing items. West Virginia Public Broadcasting
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Starting Thursday, July 31 after 11:30 p.m., mobile devices joining the WVU.Encrypted or eduroam networks will need to install a new DigiCert certificate — ITS will update the network from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on July 31 and Wi‑Fi service may be affected. West Virginia University
- ➤ West Virginia University supporters gave $260.7 million last fiscal year, making it the university's third highest year of giving and funding education, health care and research statewide—boosting opportunities for students, faculty and staff. Over 22,000 donors, including 8,871 alumni, contributed gifts that set a new benchmark for future support. WVU Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WVU football training camp begins tomorrow (July 30) in Morgantown as coach Rich Rodriguez and his new staff work to choose a starting quarterback among Nicco Marchiol, Jaylen Henderson, and Max Brown before the season opener on Aug. 30 against Robert Morris. Players also are working to improve the defense with many new transfers. 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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