Morgantown
Daily News
Friday, November 7th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local businesses in NCWV will offer Veterans Day discounts and special promotions for military on November 11, with deals including free meals, cookies, haircuts and car washes. Parades and ceremonies will be held in Harrison, Lewis, Marion and Upshur counties — events feature parades at Jackson’s Square, Fairmont, and on Main Street with activities at Jawbone Park. WDTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local Morgantown musicians keep Appalachian folk music alive by performing traditional tunes at community events—journalism students from WVU Reed School of Media and Communications produced the story. WV News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Diana Martinelli will be inducted into the WV PRSA Hall of Fame at the Night of Honors 2025 on Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Art Museum of WVU — educator Geah Pressgrove will receive the Educator of the Year award while Shauna Johnson is set to be honored as Practitioner of the Year. West Virginia University
- ➤ Yesterday, the West Virginia Department of Education partnered with Seth Skiles—the 2025 West Virginia Teacher of the Year—when he visited the Mountaineer Marching Band to see how math and music work together. West Virginia University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Patrick Morrisey released $2.5 million to Facing Hunger Foodbank and Mountaineer Food Bank on November 6 to help families facing lost SNAP benefits and missed paychecks — his office noted that more funds may be requested if needed. West Virginia Public Broadcasting
- ➤ Gov—Patrick Morrisey announced that West Virginia released $11.1 million to food banks amid the federal shutdown—an effort to boost resources as demand for food assistance grows. WV News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Preston High played a record-setting shootout against Buckhannon-Upshur last week where senior quarterback Slaton Manko tied a state record with 43 completions and tallied 691 total yards while wide receiver Aidan Schmidl set a state mark with 21 receptions for 417 yards in a 60-57 loss. The Knights will host Class AAA Elkins at 7 p.m. today (a win could boost their playoff chances). The Dominion Post
- ➤ WVU women's basketball coach Mark Kellogg is refining the team's strategy after an 83-47 opening win as they host Kent State at Hope Coliseum today at 7 p.m.—the coach aims to boost defense and slow down post play to better compete in upcoming matchups. The Dominion Post
- ➤ A photo gallery of the state soccer semifinals shows that in the girls Class AAA, East Fairmont beat Bridgeport 6-0 and Nitro won 1-0 over Greenbrier East, while in the boys Class AAAA contest, Woodrow Wilson defeated Morgantown 4-1 and Hurricane beat Wheeling Park 4-1 — photos are credited to Teran Malone and Will Wotring. MetroNews
- ➤ The Colorado Buffaloes will start true freshman quarterback Julian Lewis against West Virginia in Morgantown on Saturday at noon as the team looks to rebound from a 3-6 record and a series of heavy losses—Coach Deion Sanders hopes Lewis can spark the team while WVU coach Rich Rodriguez remains cautious about Colorado’s improvements. MetroNews
- ➤ WVU's tight ends improved their blocking as running back Cyncir Bowers scored a 21-yard touchdown and the team went up 14-0 against Houston using enhanced perimeter plays. Coach Rich Rodriguez praised their practice efforts and said they will work together to counter larger defensive fronts in upcoming games. The Dominion Post
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Fret Buzz Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Check for ticket info — Enjoy a night of classic and modern rock with the local band Fret Buzz.
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Dessert Tasting Evening at The Onyx Room
4-6 p.m. — The Onyx Room — Taste decadent desserts and explore the venue for your next celebration.
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The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre — Ticket info not provided — Experience a unique blend of rock and classical music in a candlelit atmosphere.
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