Morgantown
Daily News
Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ WVU Medicine Children’s is holding a community toy drive this Sunday, November 30 at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place from noon to 3 p.m. Donations are for new, unwrapped toys for patients aged newborn to 18 years old — food, used items and homemade blankets are not accepted — with small to medium items around $50 preferred. WDTV
- ➤ Local volunteers launched the Santas for Seniors WV program on Nov. 25 to bring holiday cheer and personalized visits to nursing home residents—organizers say the initiative aims to brighten the season for seniors. WDTV
- ➤ West Virginia native Jennifer Garner spent the weekend in Fayette County visiting schools and homes—stopping at New River Primary School where one family received a special visit and partnering with Save the Children, then going to Clay Elementary in Clay County to support the Mountaineer Food Bank Extra Mile Feeding Program. WDTV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kings Hands Boxing Club held its ribbon cutting in Stonewood on Nov. 25 to mark its official launch, and the club plans to host boxing training sessions. WDTV
- ➤ All 17 business coaches at the West Virginia Small Business Development Center finished the North Star Cybersecurity Certification Training Program and will now use their new skills to help small businesses improve cybersecurity — a move that strengthens local defenses against online threats. WV News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Flutist Lindsey Goodman released her new album Transporting Bright: New Music for Flute — a project featuring world premiere recordings with solo, duo, and group performances — and she discussed selected tracks with Classical Music host Matt Jackfert. West Virginia Public Broadcasting
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WVU running back Diore Hubbard has been ruled out for the Texas Tech game — ending his season after an injury against Arizona State — and coach Rich Rodriguez said the team will rely on Cyncir Bowers and Curtis Jones to handle the workload. The Dominion Post
- ➤ WVU guard Treysen Eaglestaff scored a season-high 20 points against Xavier and said his performance may help bring more steady scoring after recent games. Coach Ross Hodge said the Mountaineers will work to find a consistent secondary scorer in six upcoming nonconference games — the team plans to adjust its play. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Morgantown's WVU head coach Rich Rodriguez said he supports a new agreement to cap NIL spending+ he noted the move aims to level competition like the NFL. He added that WVU must bolster creative fundraising+ as richer teams such as Texas Tech have deeper pockets. The Dominion Post
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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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Houston Cougars at West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Basketball
1-4 p.m. — Hope Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Watch the exciting matchup between the Cougars and Mountaineers in women's basketball action.
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Champions Of Magic
7:30-9 p.m. — Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre — Ticket prices may apply — Experience a captivating night of illusions and incredible acts straight from London's West End.
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