Morgantown
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Monday, December 1st, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign is seeking volunteers to ring bells at retail locations in Morgantown, Fairmont, Westover & Mannington. Rising costs from inflation, federal shutdown and reduced SNAP benefits are increasing the need, and residents may register online or by telephone for available shifts. MetroNews
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews responded to a blaze that engulfed C&H Bar on Saturday—authorities are investigating the cause. WDTV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local pharmacies face tough times as pharmacy benefit managers force low payments, and Fruth announced last week that it will sell its pharmacy licenses to Walgreens this week. Experts warn that these closures will lead to pharmacy deserts in rural areas — leaving patients with far distances to get care — as small businesses struggle to stay open. MetroNews
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ West Virginians are mourning Webster County National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom—shot and killed in Washington, D.C. this week—as her loss was honored by a 5.3-mile march while Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe remains in critical condition and Guard leaders ask for prayers for both families. WDTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WVU will host the Woodburn Hall Lighting Ceremony tomorrow at 6 p.m. on the downtown campus as local businesses support the return of this holiday tradition since 2011. WVU officials, Northeast Natural Energy — which has backed local campus projects — and Huntington Bank will offer free parking from 5 p.m. and serve hot cocoa and cookies to community members. MetroNews
- ➤ The WVU community is set to meet four candidates for the permanent College of Law dean from Dec. 1-8; today, candidate Kirsten Davis is holding an open forum and public presentation from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Lugar Courtroom. West Virginia University
- ➤ Today, the WVU community is invited to join onsite and virtual sessions to meet the top four candidates for the new provost and vice president for academic affairs, with Jennifer Roberts hosting a campus meeting with SGA and students from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Additional sessions run from Dec 2 to Dec 5 as candidates share their vision for the university’s future — including listening sessions with regional campuses, faculty, staff, and community members. West Virginia University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia Supreme Court justices ruled in favor of an Amish couple who wished to adopt a mixed race toddler by determining that the loving care they provided outweighs concerns over his education and medical care. The decision allows the boy—who has been cared for since birth and lives with his three older adopted sisters—to remain in his stable home in Summers County. MetroNews
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ WVU Medicine hosted a toy drive today at the Morgantown Marriott to collect toys, games, and Legos for its Santa’s Workshop event—designed to let families shop for children while staying at the hospital. Unused donations will remain at the hospital for year-round use by patients. WDTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia played Mercyhurst on Sunday at Hope Coliseum and held them to 38 points, their lowest output since December 2017. The Mountaineers built early runs of 10-0 and 16-2 before finishing with a 70-38 win. MetroNews
- ➤ West Virginia lost 49-0 to Texas Tech as freshman quarterback Scotty Fox Jr. struggled under heavy pressure from a top-ranked defense — the offensive line could not block and the team failed to build any running or passing attacks. 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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