Morgantown
Daily News
Friday, November 28th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Denzil Fay Eddy, 89, died November 26 in Daybrook and is remembered for his service in the Army and his long career in construction that helped build his community. Family and friends are gathering at McCulla Funeral Home (770 Fairmont Road, Westover) from 4 to 7 p.m. today with the funeral service set for 11 a.m. on November 29. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Dani DeVito, president of the Marion County Chamber of Commerce, is urging local residents to shop at small businesses on Small Business Saturday on November 29th—Fairmont will host ribbon-cutings and a Christmas tree lighting while Morgantown will feature retail specials with appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus. The chamber hopes to bolster local shops with a day of festive events that spotlight unique, neighborhood-operated stores. The Dominion Post
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Retailers at Huntington Mall and Meadowbrook Mall are preparing for Black Friday and Christmas by opening at 6 a.m. on Friday + managers report steady crowds throughout the month and expect over 100,000 shoppers this season. MetroNews
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Brian Huggins, Mon County Health Officer, said the department is preparing to help hospital partners use the anticipated $500 million federal funding to improve rural health care and chronic disease prevention as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program. He added the department will serve as the chief health strategist by collecting local health data — a move expected to guide future prevention efforts. The Dominion Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On November 27, WVU hosted No. 7 Texas Tech after coach Joey McGuire said his team was ready for a strong challenge & Marshall sought bowl eligibility in their contest against Georgia Southern. MetroNews
- ➤ Pendleton County and Clay-Battelle seek their first state finals trips in the Class A semifinals—Pendleton faces Wheeling Central Catholic while Cameron takes on Clay-Battelle in Wheeling and Blacksville. MetroNews
- ➤ Texas Tech's balanced offense is one of the best in the Big 12 — led by injured quarterback Behren Morton, who averages 235 yards per game, and running backs Cameron Dickey and J’Koby Williams. West Virginia's defense has prepared all season and will face this dynamic attack in Saturday's contest. 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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