Good morning, Morgantown.

This summer, 4-H campers assembled 130 activity kits with craft supplies and books at the Monongalia County Younger 4-H Camp before donating them to WVU Medicine Golisano Children's Hospital; older campers also painted poles at Camp Muffly to brighten the area for future visitors.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced an $83K grant for the Mon County Child Advocacy Center this Friday at 909 Green Bag Road, which will support free high-quality services for child abuse survivors while easing budget stress for the nonprofit + the initiative is part of a statewide funding effort for 22 centers.

Morgantown received an All-Star Community Award last week at the West Virginia Municipal League Annual Conference in Charleston for its Mosaic Neighborhood Engagement Initiative, a mini-grant program that funds projects to boost neighborhood pride and enhance local services.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago will perform on Sept.

4 at WVU's Canady Creative Arts Center in Morgantown, bringing live dance to the local arts scene.

WVU researchers have detailed a process that turns polluted mine water into critical rare earth minerals + the initiative, featured on Fox News, may boost sustainable resource recovery in the region.

State law enforcement will begin extra patrols on Aug.

13 to enforce the Drive High, Get a DUI campaign aimed at reducing drug-impaired driving ahead of Labor Day, with efforts set to run through Sept. 1 + officials advise using designated drivers.

WVU defensive coordinator Zac Alley called on junior Nate Gabriel to become a vocal leader on the defensive line after a strong first day of fall practice; Gabriel, known for his film study and on-field example, guides teammates as they prepare to tighten consistency in Big 12 play.

Linebacker Ben Cutter is expected to lead improvements in defense after a challenging 2025 season.

The veteran, relying on his experience and renewed focus through team meetings & film study, aims to help the Mountaineers reduce allowed points and start the upcoming season with more consistency.