Good morning, Morgantown.

More than a dozen local arts and cultural nonprofits received $135,000 in grants from Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia on Monday — the funds will help support community art projects.

Monongalia County Schools recorded their highest state assessment scores in 10 testing seasons, officials said.

The milestone reflects strong student performance + dedicated teacher efforts in our community.

WVU Extension and Davis College launched a statewide needs assessment survey (open to West Virginia residents age 18 and older) to gather feedback for improving research and outreach; responses will guide future program priorities.

Qualified firms were approved as construction managers for Suncrest Middle School near Mon Health Medical Center, a $34 million, 17-acre campus designed for 499 students with 15% growth — at the meeting, Thrasher Engineering received an amended contract for water repairs under Morgantown High School’s auditorium.

Morgantown residents will see a boost in traffic as 4,500 WVU students move into local residence halls this weekend (bringing a fresh wave of campus energy and Mountaineer pride).

UMWA calls for immediate enforcement of federal silica dust protections in central Appalachian coal mines to curb rising black lung cases among miners & improve workplace safety.

Union leaders urge regulators to lift delays and enforce strict controls to protect workers on the frontlines.

On Thursday, West Virginia won its season opener against Dayton at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium by a 2-0 score after Sophia Nickel scored 54 seconds into the second half and an own goal extended the lead while strong defense kept Dayton scoreless.

WVU true freshman Matt Sieg has focused on safety this camp as he learns college play; coach Bradley is gradually giving him reps on offense (he excelled as a record-setting dual-threat quarterback in high school) in preparation for limited offensive snaps later this season.

Kamari Wilson (a veteran safety from Florida, Arizona State, and Memphis) is boosting WVU's defense today as he steps into a leadership role for a secondary with no returning starter.

His varied experience in complex schemes positions him well to help the team improve its performance.

West Virginia football announced that tight end Jacob Barrick and defensive back Jason Chambers are rejoining team activities following a court ruling that granted them a fifth season + their renewed eligibility will add depth to the Mountaineers roster.