Good morning, Morgantown.

Nearly 1,000 handmade pottery items and small ceramic sculptures made by School of Art and Design students will be available for purchase at the Canady Creative Arts Center—Douglas O.

Blaney Lobby from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 3. Funds raised will support student artists, club activities, and research projects including a travel study in China.

Main Street Morgantown will transform downtown into an open air gallery on May 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—local artists and makers will display paintings, jewelry, photography, and handcrafted goods on High Street, while participating businesses offer special promotions.

The event is the first in a season of themed Arts Walks running through November.

WVU student Bentley Kinzer, an exercise physiology major and aspiring dentist, was selected as a 2025 Leadership Fellow by the National Veterans Leadership Foundation—an honor for top military-connected students—he will work with four Military Community Advocates to improve campus support at WVU.

On April 22, the Sustainable Energy Student Ambassador organization hosted an Earth Day panel called Future of Energy that brought together students from various majors to discuss energy choices and sustainability in West Virginia.

The panel was led by moderator Shikha Sharma and opened by Jessica Pierson Moore — the discussion focused on weighing energy options and planning a balanced path forward.

Morgantown recorded 716 early ballots cast over an eight-day period with 224 ballots on the final Saturday—over 31% of early voters—and early turnout making up just over 5% of registered voters, a daily average that outpaces recent elections.

FSAP will offer Mental Health First Aid training that begins with two hours of self-guided online learning and a virtual instructor-led session from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 6 or June 11.

Participants will earn a three-year certification upon completing all required work for a cost of $40 & a discounted rate of $25 for WVU employees.

Monongalia EMS said it will launch a whole blood program on May 1 to treat patients with severe blood loss—paramedics and trained fire department members will bring life-saving blood to the scene quickly, especially in rural areas where hospital access takes longer.

Proposed federal work requirements for Medicaid may make it harder for up to 44,000 residents to keep their coverage as they face confusing reporting steps.

Health experts warn that many working or caregiving people risk losing benefits that are crucial to their health—adding to the challenge of accessing care.

The WVU Benefits Strategy team will answer Open Enrollment questions and explain plan changes from 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 30 at the Health Sciences Center Pylons—if you cannot attend, you can also use the benefits website, video, and virtual chat until May 15.

Mylan Park Spring Craft Show

5 AM – 12 PM — Hazel & J.W. Ruby Community Center — Admission details not specified — Brighten your spring with unique hand-crafted items and great finds at the Mylan Park Spring Show.

Mountain Stage with David Mayfield

7-11 p.m. — Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of diverse musical performances featuring renowned and emerging artists.

80's Enough Tribute Band Concert

8 PM – 12 AM — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Ticket details not mentioned — Relive the best of the 80s with this tribute band's electrifying performance.

Meyer's Outdoor RV Show

— May 15-18 — Dunham's Sports — Free entry — Experience adventure with over 40 RV models and nationwide delivery options.

Lindsay and The Relics Concert

8-11 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — $10 — Enjoy a night of classic rock and pop for a great cause supporting Cydney DeBastiani.

Tribute to Green Day and Black Sabbath by Dry Spell

8-11:30 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — No cover charge — Experience hard-hitting tributes to iconic rock bands in a vibrant local venue.

WV Three Rivers Festival

5-10 p.m. — Palatine Park — Free entry — Celebrate the start of summer with parades, food, and fireworks at this family-friendly festival.

90s & 00s Night with Motorcycle Drive-By

8 PM - 2 AM — Tropics — Entry fee unknown — Celebrate the return of Motorcycle Drive-By while singing along to your favorite hits from the 90s and 00s.