Good morning, Morgantown.

Officials renamed a local bridge in honor of a civil rights activist on Friday, June 12 — the ceremony was attended by community leaders who marked a historic tribute in our community.

Dr. Sarah Armstrong Tucker got a new three-year contract starting July 1, approved Friday by the HEPC.

She declined a 20-percent pay raise to join national boards as West Virginia schools maintain a steady fiscal path.

About 100 community members gathered at Kingwood Civic Center on Thursday evening for the fourth PSC hearing on NextEra Energy Transmission's proposed 107.5-mile MARL project; PSC chairman Charlotte Lane said residents who missed it can submit comments online (or by mail).

Emergency officials are monitoring water levels at an earthen dam near Route 7 in Cascade after heavy rain on Thursday as pumps lowered the water by 6 feet to prevent damage to the road.

They will assess what to do next with the dam once the water continues to recede.

Residents (including local officials and environmental advocates) have voiced opposition to NextEra Energy's proposed MidAtlantic Resiliency Link transmission project after four public hearings across northern West Virginia.

On Friday morning, WVU Medicine UHC placed the final steel beam for its new outpatient surgery center in Bridgeport.

The milestone marks progress toward expanding patient care services.

After a 7-0 win over Hurricane in the semifinal, the Mohigans now head to the Class AAAA title game and will face George Washington at 8 p.m. today during the state tournament.

University High softball catcher Olivia Masoner was named the Johnny Bench Award winner for top West Virginia high school softball performance.

She batted .323 while helping the Hawks finish as Class AAAA runner-up (highlighting her four-year impact).

Steve Sabins, head coach of WVU baseball, was named NCBWA Coach of the Year on Friday after leading the Mountaineers to their first College World Series appearance in a record 45-win season and earning a $50,000+ bonus.

WVU Baseball went live from the College World Series on Friday, Jun.

12 to update fans on the team's progress & special insights were shared by Cam Murray during the event.

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.