Good morning, Morgantown.

Mountain Line Transit Authority and local social service agencies piloted a transportation program that offered bus passes for clients to reach services from December 2024 to June 30, 2026.

The agencies used collected data (79% of passes scanned) to refine funding and enhance collaboration.

Backyard Pizza and Raw Bar opened its third Morgantown location in December 2025 at a Pleasant Street storefront that once housed Black Bear Burritos & Chestnut Beer Hall, drawing West Virginia University students and local families with wood-fired pizzas, fresh oysters, and daily lunch specials.

Earlier this year, graduate students from the Statler College of Engineering helped fourth and fifth graders at North Elementary School build and code Lego Milo robots inspired by NASA's Artemis mission.

The program earned them a Volunteer Award and they plan to bring their STEM outreach to more local schools soon.

Morgantown High School will be honored as a Model School at the 2026 Model Schools Conference in Orlando (Florida) after being chosen from schools nationwide.

Flooding has forced evacuations and road closures in affected areas; local officials monitor conditions and plan to release details (including safe routes and shelter locations) soon.

Attorney General JB McCuskey warns residents about a scam mailer from AAPP that falsely offers free gas and grocery vouchers for a $5 fee but then charges an extra $46 and enrolls victims in unwanted subscription plans.

After July 21 storms flooded local roads and disrupted ground ambulance routes, HeathNet moved extra aircraft and critical-care teams to Buckhannon Airport, where backup generators keep operations running for Weston, Buckhannon, Elkins and nearby areas—ensuring medical transports continue safely.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health will offer free, confidential black lung screenings to coal miners from Tuesday, Jul.

28 to Thursday, Jul. 30 at Mylan Park (500 Mylan Park Lane).

Following area play last week, eight teams qualified for the annual American Legion State Baseball Tournament at Beckley's Access Health Field at Linda K.

Epling Stadium. The double-elimination tournament starts today and the championship round is set for Monday, July 27.

University High girls soccer team is set to begin its 2026 season with a mix of seasoned seniors and energetic freshmen.

They will play a home game against Lewis County at 8:00 p.m. on Aug. 19 and host Morgantown on Sept. 15.

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.