Morgantown
Daily News
Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mildred Fizer, the first female state 4-H leader, passed on Nov. 28 at 104 and left a lasting legacy in Morgantown through expanded youth programming; visitation was held at McCulla Funeral Home on Dec. 4 (burial is scheduled later). West Virginia University
- ➤ Mon County Sheriff’s Office partners with the Mon County Canine Adoption Center for the annual Stuff Their Stockings drive to collect new, unopened items for adoptable pets. Donations are accepted Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the main shelter or sent to 106 Lockside Road, Morgantown. WDTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Dec. 4, hundreds gathered on campus to see 8,000 lights sparkle on Woodburn Hall for the first time in over a decade, as WVU President Michael T. Benson led the ceremony with support from sponsors (Huntington National Bank and Northeast Natural Energy). West Virginia University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senator Jim Justice and students from the Nicholas County Career and Technical Center unveiled an Almost Heaven Swing in his Washington D.C. office today as part of his initiative to boost West Virginia tourism (which began in 2022 with nine swings and now spans nearly 50 locations statewide). WDTV
- ➤ West Virginia State Parks announced that the main overlook at Coopers Rock will be closed for repairs on its aging pedestrian bridge; work is expected to finish in July 2026 to ensure visitor safety. WDTV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MCHD is more than halfway through its journey to earn accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board after submitting its application in May and has until May 20 to complete the documentation (officials expect full accreditation early in 2027). The Dominion Post
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Regional Research Institute and Department of Economics are co-hosting Edward Coulson today at 11:30 a.m. in Reynolds Hall (Room 5201) to present his seminar 'Appraisal and Gender' on co-authored research in real estate and urban economics. West Virginia University
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The top ranked Morgantown Mohigans will face third seeded Martinsburg for the state championship today at Laidley Field in Charleston. The team, known for a strong defense, aims to win its first title in 20 years. The Dominion Post
- ➤ The Clay-Battelle High School football team will play in its first Class A state championship game against Wheeling Central on Friday at 7:00 p.m. at University of Charleston Stadium, riding a 12-game win streak and a powerful ground game. 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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