Good morning, Morgantown.

Community leaders, nonprofit partners and residents celebrated the ribbon-cutting for the renovated Hazel's House of Hope social services hub in Morgantown on Thursday — marking a new chapter in local support services.

FirstEnergy crews are restoring power after a storm disrupted service for about 40,000 customers.

There are 700 workers on site and more crews will arrive soon as floodwaters recede and weather conditions improve.

Ajay Aluri, a professor at John Chambers College and director of the Nemacolin Hospitality Innovation and Technology Lab, was named one of the 2026 IHI Global 100 Most Influential Educators in Hospitality by the International Hospitality Institute; his work in robotics and tech boosts WVU learning + strengthens industry ties.

Campus Recreation at WVU is celebrating 25 years and invites faculty, staff & students to complete a brief survey to share how the program has impacted their lives.

Selected stories may be featured during the anniversary celebration.

WVPEC, the Benedum Foundation plus AWS awarded $45,000 in grants and credits at the Focus Forward conference to fuel projects that boost education, healthcare and economic growth in West Virginia.

The awards fund a Morgantown care project, an AI assistant pilot for small businesses and STEM training in rural settings.

WVU Extension entomologist Carlos Quesada warns that spotted lanternflies have been detected in Kanawha County and urges homeowners to check outdoor items before moving them, as the invasive pest harms many plants and attracts wasps.

West Virginians can now register as organ, eye & tissue donors while updating voter registration under a new law that took effect on June 8.

Nearly 250 people have enrolled so far, and officials say the change could help save lives.

Trinity Christian High School’s cross-country team returns its full roster for the 2026 season in Morgantown.

Coach John Barnett said the Warriors (including senior Miles Steptoe and Bri Blake leading the girls) plan to build on their 2025 runner-up finishes.

West Virginia baseball announced the signing of Queens two-way player Ryan Brown for the 2027 season; Brown, coming off Tommy John surgery+ and named ASUN Preseason Freshman of the Year, will join the pitching staff as coach Sabins rebuilds the roster.

Senior running back Cam Cook, the nation's leading rusher, joins '3 Guys Before The Game' to share his journey from Texas to Rich Rodriguez’s offense.

The episode features Hoppy Kercheval and gives Morgantown fans a glimpse of his expected impact this football season — clear insight for local supporters.

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.