Good morning, Morgantown.

United Way of Mon & Preston Counties has signed a contract with Morgantown Community Resources to manage Hazel’s House of Hope and named Dr. Jessica Thompson as Director of Operations; the agency will handle daily operations while the owner stays involved in planned improvements.

Sierra Club WV hosted Quilting for Community on Jan.

7 at The Co-Op on Pleasant Street + neighbors gathered to explore how art can spark climate action. Future biweekly sessions will build connections and creativity in the community.

NCWV airport will add new flights due to a new partnership with SkyWest (details are to be announced soon).

The expanded schedule is expected to offer more travel options for local passengers.

Jacob's Ladder received $1M in funding from the West Virginia First Foundation on Thursday, Jan.

8 (a record amount) and will use the money to expand its community programs.

WVU hired Beverly Wendland as its new provost and vice president for academic affairs after a national search.

She will join the leadership team on July 1 (drawing on her extensive experience at Washington University in St. Louis) to advance academic excellence across all disciplines.

Middle school students from Huff Consolidated (the only WV school in the semi-finals) advanced in Samsung's Solve for Tomorrow contest by creating an affordable water purification system to address local water quality issues; the team of 15 competes nationwide for a $10,000 prize package and mentorship.

City officials will reexamine mobile food vendor rules after ongoing issues with cleaning and crowding, proposing to move nighttime operations to a designated spot (Marketplace Pavilion at 430 Spruce Street) and update licensing to balance vendor support with downtown business needs.

Michael Hawkins transferred to WVU from Oklahoma and now will compete for a starting role with the Mountaineers as coach Rich Rodriguez emphasizes his speed and work ethic (he still must improve his throwing accuracy).

West Virginia boosts its offensive line as Kansas State transfer Devin Vass commits Wednesday night after a Tuesday visit.

He is the first addition under coach Rich Rodriguez and the Mountaineers plan to improve pass protection for 2026 — additional linemen are likely to be added soon.

LSU wide receiver TaRon Francis committed to WVU after visiting Morgantown on Wednesday — his move adds another young talent to strengthen the Mountaineers' receiver room following recent departures.

University High's wrestling team held a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday night for a new locker room named after head coach Ken Maisel — the space includes plaques honoring his son and late mother, and the team secured a 74-3 win over their Mohawk rivals.

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.

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!

Baylor Bears vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Basketball

4-6 p.m. — Mountainlair Student Union — Free trial for streaming — Catch the live action as Baylor faces West Virginia in an exciting college basketball showdown.

Ray Scott LIVE at Tipsy Teeze

8-11 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Tickets available — Experience critically acclaimed Nashville star Ray Scott performing live with support from Clay Justice.

Texas Tech Red Raiders at West Virginia Mountaineers Basketball

1-3 p.m. — Mountainlair Student Union — Cost info not provided — Morgantown energy activated with Texas Tech in the building.