Good morning, Morgantown.

Morgantown will hold its revived 4th of July parade on Saturday, July 4 at 4 p.m. on High Street, with cyclists gathering at WVU’s Mountainlair green at 3 p.m. for bike decorating before festivities continue at the Ruby Amphitheater with vendors, inflatables, and fireworks.

A WVU study shows that rural communities with better support systems for women entrepreneurs are seeing wage and salary growth.

The research recommends that local leaders invest in child care, financial institutions and education to boost the entrepreneurial ecosystem (WVU report).

State leaders highlighted the treatment plant’s success on Monday for removing mine metals and restoring neutral water in Deckers Creek after two years of operation.

The facility improved fish populations and stream flow – showing how a public-private effort benefits the watershed.

State Treasurer Larry Pack said on Tuesday that S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed West Virginia’s money market investment programs earned the top AAAm rating for the 20th consecutive time.

The West Virginia Department of Health is asking for ideas on using remote devices to help patients manage chronic conditions at home as part of its Rural Health Transformation Program.

It seeks solutions to ease hospital crowding and overcome rural challenges (limited broadband and travel issues) through wvOASIS.gov.

In Morgantown, WVU’s bottom three batters have posted key hits and drawn walks since May 31 that powered a critical NCAA tournament win — their .532 on-base rate kept the team moving toward the College World Series, with coach Steve Sabins praising the lower lineup for boosting team confidence.

Pat McAfee announced Tuesday his show will broadcast live from Omaha Friday to support West Virginia baseball as the Mountaineers prepare for the College World Series at Charles Schwab Field.

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.

MR 4 on the 4th

8 a.m.–2 p.m. — Morgantown Running — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Independence Day with a festive 4-mile run and kids race in Morgantown.