Good morning, Morgantown.

Aspire Services Center, a veteran-focused nonprofit aiding recovery, is hosting its Stars and Strikes Celebrity Bowl fundraiser at Suburban Lanes from 6-8 p.m. on July 25.

Bowling tickets cost $125 and non-bowler tickets are $50 (sponsorship packages are offered) while the event features a silent auction and 50/50 drawing.

Tourism leader Susan Riddle is leaving her nearly 10-year role at Visit Mountaineer Country to become CEO of Mylan Park, a major local sports and entertainment asset.

She will replace Ron Justice and is expected to strengthen the visitor economy (a key regional driver).

WVU, Pitt and Carnegie Mellon will lead a $321M energy innovation hub in Appalachia that focuses on AI, grid resilience, infrastructure and job creation; project details are expected to be shared soon.

The EPA is finalizing a rule that would remove Clean Water Act protections from small streams that feed water supplies for the state.

Researchers report the rule could exclude 65% of headwater streams and 96% of wetlands (risking higher water treatment costs) and threaten safe drinking water in the long term.

Four Mountaineers (WVU) were drafted in the 2026 MLB draft.

The selections highlight local talent and open new opportunities for the players to advance their careers.

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.