Good morning, Morgantown.

WVU Theatre will present the musical comedy Something Rotten!

April 23-26 at the Canady Creative Arts Center in Morgantown.

On March 25, Washington Center director Patrick Miller outlined plans for a Statesmanship minor and future major during an SGA meeting, emphasizing the center’s role in training state leaders.

He noted the program will boost career opportunities like law school & offer academic guidance per a state mandate.

Angela Wowczuk, a service assistant professor, has been awarded the Ethel and Gerry Heebink Award for Distinguished Extended State Service for over eight years of leadership in pharmacy education and public health.

She will receive a $3,000 honorarium and be recognized at a faculty and staff awards reception at Blaney House in April (details pending).

State fire officials warn that warm, dry weather until April 14 increases the risk of outdoor burns and campfires in West Virginia; residents are urged to follow safety guidelines + clear safety strips to keep fires under control.

The West Virginia Division of Highways will close the southbound right lane on I-79 at Exit 155, Chaplin Hill Road from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Apr.

13 and Friday, Apr. 17 for road drilling, and it will restrict the ramp to a stop condition.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will hold a virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams on April 29 from 1-2 p.m. to address historic preservation concerns raised by Save Cheat Lake, representatives from the West Virginia and Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Offices & interested Tribes regarding the Lake Lynn hydropower relicensing application.

Federal judges upheld the state’s vaccination requirement for school children on Wednesday by sending a pending religious exemption case back to a lower court.

The ruling affirms the law that mandates immunizations against diseases such as measles, mumps, and chickenpox + reinforces the state’s focus on protecting children’s health.

Chiropractor Timothy Dorey founded Spineworks to offer fast, affordable relief for back and neck pain in Morgantown.

The clinic, voted Best Chiropractic Office four years in a row, now features evening hours and mobile services to help patients avoid long treatment plans (no contracts required).

In a recent game, Lincoln baseball rallied for a dramatic comeback (surviving a tough deficit) in a close match while Jordan Harrison declared for the WNBA draft, signaling new opportunities for local athletes.

These moves highlight the dynamic spirit of our sports community.

WVU has added former LSU wide receiver TaRon Francis to strengthen its receiving corps; coaches said he recovered well from an early spring injury and will fill various roles on offense this fall.

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.

Ducks Unlimited: WVU Sportsman's Night Out

— Morgantown Elks Lodge #411 — Registration details to be announced — Enjoy a social evening focused on outdoor sports and conservation.

Do The Crawl de Mayo Pub Crawl

4:30–9:00 p.m. — Almost Heaven Bar & Grill — Tickets required — Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with lively vibes, festive drinks, and fun contests in downtown Morgantown.

Christian Music Concert in Morgantown

7-11 p.m. — Metropolitan Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience uplifting performances at this exciting Christian music concert.