Good morning, Morgantown.

Forgotten Flag Foundation held its first West Virginia flag raising on Thursday at Valley Healthcare on Scott Avenue, installing a 33-foot flagpole with Enterprise Rent-A-Car support.

The nonprofit, led by veteran Chris Staud, aims to honor veterans & unite the community through patriotic outreach and education.

Retired Morgantown researcher Dr. Kessler (formerly of Cayo Santiago) has released a bilingual children’s book, Mona the Monkey, which shares primate facts from his two decades on the island.

The book debuts next week in San Juan elementary schools and offers young readers a mix of science and history.

In Outside, the WVU Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative is featured for boosting affordable outdoor recreation in the state.

The report shows how the initiative expands opportunities for local adventure.

The WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education was named a Purple Star Facility by the state’s Veterans Education and Training Program, recognizing its support for veterans and families, and will open new locations in Martinsburg & Wheeling as applications for its 21-month RN program open Aug. 11.

DoHS postponed school clothing voucher applications meant to equip 80,000 students with clothes for school — legislators expressed frustration that funds appear unused while a review of TANF programs is underway.

The Department of Human Services announced that applications for school clothing vouchers will begin July 20, giving families $200 per child for back-to-school clothing; the federally & state-funded program will help 80,000 children each year.

Health officials reported that 47 cyclosporiasis cases have been recorded in West Virginia since June 17, a steep rise from the usual nine annually; the CDC noted 843 U.S. cases since May 1 and advises anyone with symptoms like watery diarrhea to seek testing.

Steve Sabins is watching the MLB Amateur Draft today as it begins at 1 p.m. with four rounds scheduled and additional rounds on Sunday—he expects WVU players to weigh going pro or staying to improve their draft stock.

Morgantown native Greg Sabak returned from the 2026 Transplant Games in Denver with a gold in men’s doubles bowling & a silver in singles as he celebrated his 10-year transplant anniversary, marking a milestone in his journey after receiving a life-saving heart.

Coach Rich Rodriguez said the Mountaineers will improve in 2026 after a tough 2025 season (with new coaching and a larger recruiting class), and the team will open the season on Sept.

5 at home against Coastal Carolina.

John R. Miller & William Matheny Concert

8 p.m. — 123 Pleasant Street — Ticket pricing varies — Enjoy a night of live music from talented artists John R. Miller and William Matheny.

Queen City Funk and Soul Concert

7-10 p.m. — Tropics — $15 — Enjoy a vibrant night of live music featuring Queen City Funk as part of the summer concert series.