Morgantown
Daily News
Tuesday, November 11th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Monongalia County Fair Board announced that Core Natural Resources donated over 65 acres to let the fair grow programs like agricultural education, youth development, and community events. The new property is five minutes from the intersection of Chaplin Hill Rd, Monongahela Blvd, and Blue Horizon Dr — officials said details will be shared as planning continues — as leaders work on future developments. WDTV
- ➤ Veteran Tom Hellyer, who served in Vietnam and later became a drill instructor at Parris Island, will serve as parade marshal at Morgantown’s Veterans Day Parade today—beginning at 6 p.m. on High Street. The Dominion Post
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Six Nashville-style songwriters from Mon Hills Music Group will perform live at Buffalo Wild Wings at 1099 Suncrest Towne Centre Drive from 8 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 — event host Jarett McHale will share behind-the-scenes insights into their creative process. West Virginia University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WVU is asking students, alumni, employers, faculty and staff to share ideas to improve its general education curriculum. The brief survey takes less than 10 minutes—follow-up discussions will be scheduled in Spring 2026 to guide future changes. West Virginia University
- ➤ The Office of Undergraduate Research invites faculty, staff, and current and former undergraduate researchers to nominate mentors for the Travis Stimeling Awards for Mentoring Undergraduates in Research—nominations close Jan. 18. West Virginia University
- ➤ The REACH Student Success Center and First-Generation Program are marking FirstGen Celebration Week from Nov. 10-14 by inviting the WVU community to join social activities including a mix and mingle, a FirstGen in Business panel and a lunch and learn session. Colleges and departments are also encouraged to spotlight first-generation faculty, staff and students on websites, social media or newsletters. West Virginia University
- ➤ Morgantown campus will host a Discover WVU Open House on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for hundreds of prospective students and families to tour all campus areas—parking will be limited in Downtown, Student Recreation Center and Mountaineer Station. West Virginia University
- ➤ A WVU psychology study led by Professor Amy Gentzler found that teens in Appalachian families tend to mirror their parents’ self-control in areas like health, school, money and work after a six-month survey of 213 families—highlighting that home habits can shape better choices. The survey was carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic when many parents worked at home and teens learned online. WVU Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ WVU Medicine officials braved cold Monday morning to place the final beam of the new $233 million Eye Institute in Morgantown—marking a key construction milestone before the facility fully opens. The accomplishment shows steady progress toward launching the state-of-the-art center. WV News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WVU women’s basketball will host Temple today at 7 p.m. at Hope Coliseum—aiming to extend a 20-game home win streak before traveling to face No. 15 Duke at The Greenbrier Resort on Friday. Guard Jordan Harrison said the team must play smarter and more consistent to move closer to top rankings. The Dominion Post
- ➤ WVU won games in football, men's and women's basketball, and men's soccer over the weekend—adding to the team's strong show as it prepares for upcoming matchups. MetroNews
- ➤ The WVU Rocket League team won the DreamHack Collegiate Invitational in Atlanta after beating the University of Florida at the Georgia World Congress Center from October 31st to November 2nd—marking their second major success at a DreamHack event. The team now competes in the NACE Varsity Premier national playoffs and the second split of the Collegiate Rocket League regular season. West Virginia University
- ➤ The Morgantown High volleyball team enters the state tournament as the No.2 seed in Class AAAA with a 33-4-1 record after sweeping its matches in the North Region tournament and will face Parkersburg South in the quarterfinal round. Senior Paige Brink and sophomore Leah Greeny lead the team as they prepare to advance to the state championship on Thursday. 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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West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Basketball vs. Texas Southern Lady Tigers
7-9 p.m. — Hope Coliseum — Check for ticket prices — Witness a thrilling matchup as the Mountaineers take on the Lady Tigers in a competitive basketball showdown.
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Women's Basketball: West Virginia vs. Georgia Tech
7-9 p.m. — Hope Coliseum — Check out an exciting clash between the Mountaineers and the Yellow Jackets in women's basketball action.
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