Good morning, Morgantown.

Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad will restore service to Barbour County in January 2026 with two trips.

The Belington trip leaves at 2 p.m. on Sundays while the Elkins trip departs at 11 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays between Jan. 16 and Feb. 28, featuring live music and artist marketplace.

Fairmont State University students Emma Christie and Olivia Lowther were accepted into the Pre-Osteopathic Medicine Program — a direct path to med school — which guarantees them a spot at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine.

Faculty and staff are asked to recommend students with strong ambassador qualities to be considered for the next Mountaineer mascot.

When a recommendation is submitted, the student will receive an email suggesting that they apply for the role.

Five hospitals in West Virginia were named on Forbes' inaugural Top Hospitals list using ratings based on patient outcomes + care best practices.

The list includes Morgantown’s J.W. Ruby Memorial, United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, Davis Medical Center in Elkins, plus facilities in Parkersburg and Logan.

Holiday gift givers are urged to consider safety upgrades as West Virginia University fire safety expert Mark Lambert recommends practical gifts such as fire suppression cans + safe LED candles, CO detectors and car escape tools to help protect homes and vehicles this holiday season.

In the competitive high school football postseason, upsets and last-second wins defined championship games, including a blocked extra point in Morgantown + Princeton earning its first title as standout players secured college scholarships.

University High wrestlers won the Norm Maisel Amityville Tournament by a 300+ point lead, with Nico Maisel earning top honors; they face Wheeling Park today and compete at Berkeley Springs Friday and Saturday.

Girls’ basketball teams from Morgantown, University, Clay-Battelle, and Preston won their openers, keeping an 8+0 start.

WVU beat Little Rock 90-58 on Tuesday when Honor Huff hit eight 3-pointers and scored 24 points before being subbed out, keeping him one shot shy of the school record.

The team also set a season high with 15 three-pointers in the game.

WVU head coach Rich Rodriguez said top junior college talent — including wide receiver Keon Hutchins who reversed his decommitment today and signed on National Signing Day — is strengthening the team’s 2026 class.

He noted JUCO recruits bring both experience and cost-effective value to the Mountaineers.

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.