Good morning, Morgantown.

West Virginia Tourism announced a new Almost Heaven Swingo challenge that lets travelers visit over 60 swing photo sites statewide and check in on their mobile device to earn prizes.

The limited-time event runs this spring and summer and offers rewards like a custom swing sticker and picture frame.

An AI in marketing conference is planned for April 7 by the Department of Marketing at John Chambers College of Business and Economics; industry professionals, technology innovators and academic scholars will explore cutting-edge applications of artificial intelligence in marketing.

A Fairmont-based production company scored two films trending in Netflix's top five and will debut its horror film 'River' at the Toronto Film Festival this fall, with plans for a wider release next year plus significant local community spending.

A workshop on big data and machine learning will be held at the Downtown Library, Room 104, from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 8 and 9, hosted by the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center and sponsored by the National Science Foundation.

Students log into the ACCESS site (follow instructions) to register.

West Virginia college students can now apply for the paid Governor’s Internship Program, which offers positions with state agencies + college credit.

Applications remain open for the 2026 opportunity.

Fifteen elementary students won prizes in the Smart 529 'When I Grow Up Essay Contest' organized by the Treasurer's Office after sharing their career dreams Monday in Charleston.

One 5th grader also earned an extra $4500 for his account, prompting Treasurer Larry Pack to urge parents to start saving early.

WVU Medicine received a $1 million grant from the Highmark Foundation to support its Food for Mountaineers program + improve food access and public health.

The funding will expand services for local residents.

St. Mary's junior Brynnley Bulluck led her team to a state championship win and was named captain of the Class A All-State Girls Basketball team, while Clay-Battelle's Ali Hellyer earned honorable mention honors as announced by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association.

Stavros Halkias Live Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Metropolitan Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a night filled with unforgettable laughs from acclaimed comedian Stavros Halkias.

IDeA State Cancer Trainee Research Conference

April 13-15 — Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place — Registration required — A unique symposium focusing on advancing cancer research through trainee collaboration.