Morgantown
Daily News
Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Due to the longest government shutdown, SNAP benefits have been halted leaving many residents unsure where their next meal will come from, and local food banks are mobilizing to provide aid—addressing the growing crisis. WV News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WVU College of Law is expanding student opportunities in public interest law with private support that has funded nearly 600 summer fellowships and more than 30 post-graduate fellowships. The program allows law students to work at legal agencies across the state and gain practical experience serving residents in need. WVU Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Veterans from several military branches gathered Tuesday at WVU’s Milan Puskar Stadium—Diversified Energy Terrace for the annual Veterans Day Breakfast, where retired Lt. Col. George Mayo served as the keynote speaker. Director Penny Lipscomb said the event honored veterans for their sacrifices and recognized the support provided by the university community. WDTV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ WVU Medicine UHC's innovative Foley Escape Room is being adopted by 17 health systems across 16 states to combat CAUTI infections and improve patient safety—officials say the tool offers hands-on learning for nurses. WV News
- ➤ WVU Medicine leaders and staff celebrated a construction milestone today as one of the final steel beams was lowered at the WVU Eye Institute during a chilly Morgantown morning—marking a significant step in the project. WV News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The WVU Valorant team swept its regional competition and will compete in the Red Bull Home Ground tournament at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York from Nov. 13 to 16 — an event that brings together top collegiate Valorant teams. The tournament will feature a first-time Dorm Ground showmatch between WVU and Fisher College — a contest set to highlight the best on the East Coast. West Virginia University
- ➤ WVU defensive back Michael Coats Jr. said he is ready to face Arizona State’s wide receiver Jordyn Tyson when the team plays this weekend; Tyson, who had 105 yards and a touchdown in his last game, is on watch for his NFL Draft potential. Coats said his focus is on technique—making sure that every catch is his responsibility as the defense prepares for the challenge. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Photos by Teran Malone from the WVSSAC Volleyball State Tournament show Class AAAA quarterfinals where Morgantown 3—1 defeated Parkersburg South and Cabell Midland 3—0 beat Woodrow Wilson; in the Class AAA quarterfinals, Shady Spring 3—0 bested Hampshire and Spring Valley 3—1 edged Bridgeport on November 11. MetroNews
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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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