Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 9th of August.
Good morning, Morgantown.
🎓 Education
More than 25,000 Hope Scholarship students will receive their first quarterly funds on Aug.
13, as announced by State Treasurer Larry Pack (Chairman of the Hope Scholarship Board), with expanded opportunities for eligible students in grades K to 12.
🏛️ Government
State and US flags will be flown at half-staff in Charleston and at state facilities in Jefferson County through next Friday to honor former State Senator Herb Snyder, who died Monday at age 72.
Gov. Morrisey ordered the flags lowered to recognize his 16 years of service.
State officials proposed a SNAP waiver to let families use benefits for hot, healthy meals like rotisserie chicken and steamed vegetables, but the effort stalled amid repeated delays.
The Department of Human Services said a formal response is expected by Sept. 10, 2026 (after a year of ongoing postponements).
🏥 Health
WVU Medicine announced an affiliation agreement that will allow Fulton County Medical Center in McConnellsburg — a 21-bed facility serving several counties — to join its network with up to $17 million in modernization investments.
The deal is expected to close around Jan. 1, pending regulatory approval.
🏈 Sports
Marshall’s men’s and women’s teams kick off Sun Belt play on December 16 at Cam Henderson Center — with games against Old Dominion and Appalachian State.
Their schedules mix home games with road trips and conclude with the conference championships in Pensacola from March 2–8.
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