Morgantown
Daily News
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WVU Arts and Entertainment will host the first Music on the Quad concert on Oct. 5 from 2 to 6 p.m. on the Agricultural Sciences Quad near the Evansdale Library as part of Fall Family Weekend—local students, faculty and community members can enjoy live performances by Grace Campbell, the Weevils, the 2 Sides and Atticus while following a clear bag policy with free parking and bus service available. WVU Today
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative released its five-year impact report showing how shared-use paths, bike trails and greenways have boosted local outdoor recreation and economic growth. The report details thousands of hours of technical assistance and talent attraction programs that help communities develop long-term projects—improving quality of life. West Virginia University
- ➤ Tourism in West Virginia hit a record last year with 77.2 million visitors and a $9.1 billion impact, officials said at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism at the Marriott at Waterfront Place in Morgantown. Gov. Morrisey said investments in natural attractions such as New River Gorge National Park—where visitor numbers jumped by 50% since its national park designation—will drive future growth. The Dominion Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Retail Lab storefront opened Tuesday, September 30 to let students at the College of Creative Arts and Media School of Art and Design learn entrepreneurship and retail management under a Downtown Morgantown partnership—offering hands-on experience for future business leaders. West Virginia University
- ➤ Teaching faculty who use innovative methods and technology are invited to register for the Excellence in Education: Teaching Faculty Symposium scheduled for Nov. 5 at the Museum Education Center from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.—the ADVANCE Center and Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources organize the event. Poster submissions on topics like course design and assessment strategies will be accepted until 5 p.m. Oct. 17. West Virginia University
- ➤ The University Water Tower at Evansdale Campus will be renovated in coming months—cleaning, painting and sealing the tank—and a new LED installation will brighten the logo during events, with Hope Gas partnering on the project. The Daily Athenaeum
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Patrick Morrisey spoke Monday in Morgantown at a tourism conference with over 400 officials, where he highlighted the state’s plans to support industry investments that brought in a $9 billion economic impact—efforts that include new attractions and job growth. The governor said his office will continue backing tourism to strengthen local businesses and create more jobs. MetroNews
- ➤ The Governor's Highway Safety Program is urging drivers to slow down for pedestrians during Pedestrian Safety Month organized with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as darkness sets in earlier—31 pedestrian fatalities in 2024 accounted for 12% of WV's traffic deaths, highlighting the need for extra caution during Halloween and after school. MetroNews
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ WELLWVU will host suicide prevention training on Oct. 17 from 1—5 p.m. in Field Hall, Room 3201—attendees must register by Oct. 15 to learn how to recognize signs of suicidal thoughts and connect people with support. West Virginia University
- ➤ Dr. Richard Vaglienti (director at the WVU Medicine Center for Integrative Pain Management) explains chronic pain in a Health Report video that offers key insights into pain management options. WDTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bridgeport's Indians will host Maryland state champion Fort Hill and Princeton's Tigers will meet Winfield in Class AAA Week 6 (both teams are set to try and keep their perfect seasons). MetroNews
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BYU Cougars vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Volleyball
1-4 p.m. — WVU Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling women's volleyball match between the Cougars and Mountaineers.
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Cincinnati Bearcats vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Volleyball
6:30-9:30 p.m. — WVU Coliseum — Check for ticket prices — Watch an exciting clash between the Cincinnati Bearcats and West Virginia Mountaineers in women's volleyball.
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Cody Clayton Eagle Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Ticket info not specified — Experience the electrifying energy and heartfelt authenticity of West Virginia's own singer-songwriter, Cody Clayton Eagle.
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Miles for Migraine West Virginia
9:30-11:30 AM — Hazel Ruby McQuain Park — Participation fee applicable — Walk or run to support Migraine & Headache awareness in a scenic park.
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