Good morning, Morgantown.

Earl L. Core was a Morgantown academic, botanist and former mayor who left a lasting mark on local education and nature by influencing WVU to set aside 100 acres as an arboretum—an outdoor classroom in use today.

The city honors his legacy with the community service award bearing his name.

According to the Governor’s Highway Safety Program, West Virginia recorded its lowest roadway fatality total in state history in 2024, reflecting safety improvements that benefit local roads & Morgantown residents.

The West Virginia First Foundation launched its Community Catalyst Grant cycle, investing $9.87 million over three years for recovery, prevention, and rehabilitation projects statewide.

Applications are due by June 30 at 12 p.m. and focus on early intervention for teens at risk & reducing recidivism by strengthening support systems.

A WVU-led study shows pregnant women sitting over 10 hours daily face twice the complications compared to those keeping light activity.

Data from 500 women suggests moving more may reduce risks like gestational diabetes & preeclampsia.

WVU Medicine has signed an agreement to acquire Independence Health System in an $800M deal, set to close later in September or early October pending regulatory approvals (broadening clinical services in southwestern Pennsylvania).

Morgantown High School softball team won 1-0 on Tuesday against No. 5 Hurricane at Little Creek Park, led by seniors Maddie Wisman and Kira Smith who made key plays for the program’s first state tournament win.

They will face top-seeded Cabell Midland today at 9:00 a.m.

WVU football announced its first commitment for the 2028 class when linebacker Brandon Wills-Dickson committed after visiting Morgantown on June 1; he chose the Mountaineers over offers from several Power Four schools.

West Virginia football gets its first flip as three-star running back Bryian Duncan Jr. switched from Kentucky after an official visit in Morgantown and will join the team for the 2027 class; the Georgia native (rated No. 55 in the state) has drawn interest from multiple schools.

WVU baseball beat Kentucky in 10 innings to win the Morgantown Regional (they advance to face Cal Poly in the NCAA Super Regional).

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.

Live Music with Fret Buzz at Tropics

6:30-9 p.m. — Tropics — $15 — Experience a night of energetic live music featuring a rotating lineup from rock to country as part of the summer concert series.