Good morning, Morgantown.

Lowes dedicated a parking space in Morgantown on Memorial Day + honoring fallen veterans for their service to the community.

A veteran’s new novel imagines an apocalypse in Appalachia (drawing on personal insights) and is captivating local readers as it hits bookstores.

The work blends history with speculative fiction to offer a fresh perspective on the region.

More than 200 eighth-grade students will soon be honored as Golden Horseshoe Award recipients (over 60 come from north-central areas) when the Department of Education hosts the ceremony in June at Charleston's culture center.

Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby expects summer travel bookings to mirror last year’s trend as state parks see early reservations and outdoor activities such as rail exploring in Clay County + bungee jumping in Harpers Ferry fill quickly.

She advises visitors to plan ahead for a busy season.

Insiders predict a strong rebound for WVU Football while questions over how far the Baseball team will advance in the NCAA Tournament spur local excitement for college sports today.

WVU baseball was named the No. 16 seed on Monday afternoon and gathered at the Goat Pub for a watch party in Morgantown.

The NCAA tournament regional starts Friday, May 29 with Wake Forest hosting Kentucky at noon on ESPN2 and WVU facing Binghamton at 5 p.m. on ESPN+.

7th Annual ACS Midsummer Mayhem Softball Tournament

June 18-21 — Morgantown / Mylan Park KOA Holiday — Competitive event — Enjoy a weekend of softball with teams from multiple states and explore local attractions in between games.

A Season of Good Taste: Burgers and Brews

6-7 p.m. — West Virginia Botanic Garden — $ — Enjoy flame-grilled burgers and local craft beer with live music in a summer atmosphere.

Randy Arthur Webb Live Performance

8-10 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Free entry — Experience unfiltered rock with heartfelt storytelling from the lead man of SAVING ABEL.