Good morning, Morgantown.

Faculty preparing fall service learning courses can connect with the Center for Community Engagement to design assignments, locate community partners, review syllabi and develop reflection activities & assessments by completing an online interest form.

WVU Extension experts urge residents to watch for the spotted lanternfly as it threatens crops & trees.

The invasive insect has been reported in many counties and starts its egg-laying phase in the fall, so locals should remain alert this summer.

At Wednesday’s City Hall meeting, the Board of Zoning Appeals voted 2 & 1 to deny a request by Abundant Life Recovery Housing to convert a former sorority house on University Ave into a recovery home.

The decision followed mixed public comments from community and university leaders.

West Virginia employers were honored Thursday at Stonewall Resort for supporting National Guard and Reserve members at the ESGR luncheon, where employees nominated supervisors for going above legal requirements.

Award winners included Lt. Col. Johnnie Ross, Joel Miltenberger, and reps from the state education department, Huntington Bank & WVU Medicine.

West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey announced a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark today over an alleged scheme that raised generic drug prices; the state will receive $151,885 while buyers who purchased these drugs from May 1, 2009 to Dec.

31, 2019 may check for compensation.

At a PSC hearing, over 100 people voiced opposition to FirstEnergy’s proposed 1,200 MW gas plant — known as the Maidsville Energy Center — saying the $2.48 billion project may increase monthly rates by $1.18 and risk local coal jobs as officials review formal filings.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday that $10.5 million in health program grants are open to help residents overcome barriers and return to work.

The grants close on Monday, July 20 (supporting programs for chronic conditions and substance use recovery) under the state’s Health to Prosperity plan.

Morgantown’s Best Breakfast and Brunch spots promise a delicious start to summer mornings with Terra Cafe serving healthy dishes daily; Stone Tower Brews offering hearty options; and two top contenders – Grandma’s Country Kitchen and The Tea Shoppe – each presenting unique menus for locals.

Garrett Cain of Next Up Entertainment produced 'Just Us: A Morgantown Football Story' to document Morgantown High’s historic 2025 championship season; episode one dropped on Wednesday & more episodes will be released on YouTube through the summer.

Former WVU quarterback Will Grier notified the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday afternoon that he would retire after signing with his hometown team in April, meaning he will not play in the 2026 season.

Grier confirmed his decision on social media and was placed on the reserve/retired list by the Panthers.

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.