Morgantown
Daily News
Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ YCF celebrated National Community Foundation Week Tuesday evening by awarding over $300,000 in grants to nonprofits and educators—supporting efforts in Morgantown. WV News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Retro Reload is a new store for old video games that will open in Morgantown soon with a pay-to-play system across more than 30 systems including virtual reality — owners Susan Haynes and Danielle Ludwig plan to host game contests and rent tables for group play. The venue is designed for all ages and aims to provide a fun option for local gamers. The Daily Athenaeum
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The WVU School of Theatre and Dance presents 'Amour,' a light musical about a clerk who gains the power to walk through walls and help those in need, which premieres today at the Gladys G. Davis Theatre at the WVU Canady Creative Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. It will have a second performance tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. and return for a five-show run in December — with four evenings at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee on December 7 at 2 p.m. West Virginia University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mon Schools will hold a drive-through food distribution on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon at the district’s central office on Earl Core Road in Sabraton to offer USDA family meal packs to students’ families before Thanksgiving. The meal pack includes one 24-ounce can of beef, one 50-ounce can of chicken, one 5-pound container of peanut butter, and one can each of 110-ounce peaches and peas (designed to support families facing food insecurity). The Dominion Post
- ➤ Monongalia County Schools were named the best school district in West Virginia by Niche, which used test scores and graduation rates to rank schools. Several local schools including Morgantown High, University High, Suncrest Middle, and North Elementary were also top-ranked * showing the strength of the district's programs. The Dominion Post
- ➤ On MetroNews' Talkline (Wednesday, November 19), President Michael T. Benson explained that WVU’s bid for AAU membership will strengthen the university’s future by advancing its upward trajectory. West Virginia University
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ WVU now offers optional Supplemental Retirement Account plans through TIAA to help faculty and staff boost savings with pre-tax or post-tax contributions and lower taxable income. Financial advisors suggest using TIAA’s online tools and scheduling a consultation — these options may help cover rising living and health care costs — to plan effectively for retirement. West Virginia University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Morgantown faces a challenging winter as its camping ban—effective since May 29—has led to warnings, fines, and full shelters while officials and nonprofits work on long-term housing solutions. City leaders and local service groups are exploring options like upzoning and mixed use development to address homelessness and public safety concerns. Morgantown Magazine
- ➤ Two 86-foot sections of the new White Park bridge were set in place Wednesday over Cobun Creek, creating a 172-foot span that will open 20 acres for new trails and public use. Designed by Herbert, Rowland & Gubric Inc. and installed by SQP Construction Group (with funding from the Morgantown Utility Board), the bridge is expected to reach substantial completion by year’s end. The Dominion Post
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Advocates for cancer patients and survivors are urging lawmakers to allocate $5 million for tobacco prevention and cessation programs and consider a tobacco tax hike—while a new COPD support program has launched to assist patients with chronic respiratory issues. WV News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former WVU offensive lineman Tim Brown said he was excited when his son—Harrisburg High offensive lineman Kevin Brown—committed to join the Mountaineers on Tuesday’s Citynet Statewide Sportsline. Kevin changed his commitment from Penn State after coach James Franklin was fired and celebrated by burning a couch in a nod to local traditions. MetroNews
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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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Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — Almost Heaven Bar & Grill — Tickets required — Celebrate the holidays in your ugliest sweater while enjoying festive activities and prizes.
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