Morgantown
Daily News
Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Morgantown partners with LifeBridge AmeriCorps and United Way to coordinate a month-long Pantry Restock Project in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Month of Service that will collect nonperishable food donations at City Hall and the Downtown Public Safety Building from January 1 through 31. WDTV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia University backed the formation of Mission Critical Materials, LLC on Dec. 19 to bring its rare earth element technologies to market. The new company will refine research into a high-grade rare earth oxide for commercial use. The Dominion Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The West Virginia Association of Counties is donating to food banks to help families, children, and seniors face rising holiday food demand. The donation will support food banks statewide to ease shortages during the season. WV News
- ➤ The West Virginia First Foundation announced awarding $17.8 million in Momentum Initiative Grants to 76 projects, including over $2.6 million in Region IV (Monongalia, Marion and Preston counties). The funding supports statewide programs in foster care and recovery housing. The Dominion Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Xavier Anderson of Spring Mills High received the 2025 Huff Award from the West Virginia Sportswriters Association for his strong defensive play and leadership, and he will join WVU this season to continue his football career close to home + with local pride. MetroNews
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The Heartstrings Acoustic Duo Performance
8 PM – 12 AM — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of country rock tunes with The Heartstrings and Grace Campbell.
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WVU vs. Arizona State Women's Basketball Game
7-9 p.m. — Mountainlair Student Union — Check for ticket info — It's Mountaineer basketball at its finest! Leave it all on the court!
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