Morgantown
Daily News
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Animal Friends of North Central West Virginia on Brewer Road got a $50K donation from Your Community Foundation on Thursday to fund upgrades that will double the shelter's size and add modern features for nearly 50 pets (the donation brings the shelter closer to its $2 million goal). WDTV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Nothing Bundt Cakes will soon open at University Town Centre in Morgantown, as Granville officials announced on Dec. 3 (via Facebook); the precise opening date is still pending. WDTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The MFD introduced Chance, a 16-month-old Labrador retriever trained for accelerant detection in Morgantown this week. The department committed to a five-year program with Chance to aid in fire investigations & evidence collection. The Dominion Post
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital announced the Building Hope project with a ($2.5 million gift) that lets it start building a new cancer center in Ripley. The center is expected to offer infusion and chemo services in 12 to 18 months to patients from counties across the region. MetroNews
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WVU men's basketball faces Wake Forest today at 6 p.m. in the Charleston Coliseum. Coach Ross Hodge said the 10 deep lineup will test the team as WVU returns to Charleston for the first time since 2016. The Dominion Post
- ➤ WVU flipped two top recruits from Pennsylvania on National Signing Day in Morgantown — four-star safety Matt Sieg and offensive lineman Kevin Brown shifted from Penn State after a last-minute recruiting push by coach Rich Rodriguez's staff. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Morgantown defeated the Bulldogs 28-21 in the Class AAAA state championship game at UC Stadium (Laidley Field) Friday after two quick first-half touchdowns fueled a comeback that held off a late run, with Coach Sean Biser praising the team’s strong effort in ending the Bulldogs' 11-game title streak. MetroNews
- ➤ A new episode of 'Big 12: Uncovered' offered a behind-the-scenes look at the Mountaineers — featuring head coach Rich Rodriguez after a win over Colorado — that aired Friday, Dec. 05 on HBO Max. West Virginia University
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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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