Good morning, Morgantown.

In Phillippi, David Rowan’s nonprofit Annie’s Smile hosts a toy drive this Christmas season to help children unwrap gifts—created after his daughter passed on Christmas, the charity also offers year-round support for special needs kids and families in crisis.

Morgantown celebrated Small Business Saturday today with a ribbon cutting led by Mayor Danielle Trumble and Santa Claus on High Street+the event, hosted at the Retail Lab by WVU students and founded in 2010, honors local shops that keep money in the community.

Milan Puskar Health Right’s LIGHT needle exchange program, which marked its 10-year anniversary in August, distributed 235,435 syringes and collected 206,437 used ones between October 2024 and September 2025—helping reduce local overdoses with over 3,000 Narcan doses.

The program recorded 1,457 visits from 594 unique individuals and provided wound care kits and health screenings while it awaits a behavioral health center license visit expected in early December.

On the day before Thanksgiving, MCHD Dentistry at 453 Van Voorhis Rd. offered free dental cleanings and checkups to uninsured adults as part of its Healthy Smiles Day — a tradition that meets a need despite expanded Medicaid dental benefits.

Staff said the event helped community members access vital oral care.

Clay-Battelle and Cameron played a close game full of strong plays — both teams traded the lead until the final moments.

The Morgantown Mohigans huddled outside their locker room Saturday night as they prepared to face Jefferson in the WVSSAC Class AAAA semifinal playoff game—an important moment in their season.

Texas Tech shut out West Virginia 49-0 in Morgantown as quarterback Behren Morton threw three touchdown passes for 310 yards.

The Red Raiders finished the season 11-1 and will face BYU in the Big 12 Championship game—while West Virginia ended its season at 4-8—and were shut out for the first time since 2013.

Doddridge County and Frankfort played in a game that was highlighted in a recent update, with the report focusing on key moments that drew local attention—though it did not include complete details such as scores or standout performances.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.