Good morning, Morgantown.

A new 7 Brew drive-thru coffee shop is coming to Morgantown at 7 Chaplin Hill Road below University Town Centre next to Sheetz.

The property formerly housed First United Bank & Trust and its opening date is not yet set.

The Leading, Innovating, Networking, Knowing Conference is scheduled for March 10 (11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) at the Mountainlair Ballroom (with keynote speaker Melanie Ho) and will spark leadership, innovation and meaningful connections among professionals.

State lawmakers are considering capping the Hope Scholarship at $5,000 per student while State Treasurer Larry Pack warns the change could unsettle nearly 25,000 families — applications for this school year are due by Feb.

28 and next-year enrollment starts Mar. 2.

President Michael T. Benson appears on 'The Journey' podcast and joins 'The Lincoln WildCAST' with students from Lincoln Middle School in Shinnston to discuss his journey in higher education and his role as university president.

Eighth-grader Mackenzie Blizzard from Trinity Christian School won Region 1 in West Virginia’s first-ever I Voted! sticker contest after her design bested over 1,100 entries.

Public voting runs until Feb. 27 at 4:30 p.m., with the overall winner to be announced on Mar. 11.

Gary Lhotsky, a Bridgeport native and teaching associate professor at WVU's School of Sport Sciences, has been selected for February's Faculty Feature.

He teaches courses in facility and event management and often connects his personal sports achievements (including a game-winning catch at Milan Puskar Stadium) to inspire students.

West Virginia Treasurer Larry Pack defended the Hope Scholarship Program yesterday as a House Finance Committee considered a bill that might restrict its reach — his remarks came amid ongoing legislative reviews.

Maryland is reportedly set to hire former West Virginia quarterback Clint Trickett as its new offensive coordinator for the Big Ten + Trickett, 34, recently joined Arkansas as quarterbacks coach, marking his first Power Four coordinator role.

The Mylan Aquatic Center in Morgantown will host the 2026 WVSSAC State Swim Meet today and Friday with prelims at 9:45 a.m. and finals at 6:00 p.m. as swimmers including Christian Hammer (regional record setter) compete.

West Virginia baseball swept Georgia Southern last weekend as new Ohio State transfer Matthew Graveline drove in both team home runs—a two-run blast in game two and a solo shot in game three.

His versatile play as catcher and outfielder adds depth to the team for the season.

University High School sophomore Micah Gainer was named the 2025-2026 Gatorade West Virginia Boys Cross Country Player of the Year last week after winning the Class AAAA state meet and breaking the tape at a season-opening meet.

His award and academic achievements underscore his talent on and off the track.

Oklahoma State Cowgirls vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Basketball

2-4 p.m. — Mountainlair Student Union — Tickets available — The grind never stops! Bring the energy, Mountaineers!

Gardner Winter Music Festival

5 p.m. – 10 p.m. — South Middle School — $5 for adults, free for musicians and kids under 7 — Celebrate winter with Appalachian music, dance, and workshops.

West Virginia Mountaineers vs. UCF Knights

8-10 p.m. — Mountainlair Student Union — Ticket prices vary — Charge or defend? It's Mountaineers vs UCF tonight!