Good morning, Morgantown.

Thousands of WVU students returned to class yesterday as the Fall semester began in Morgantown.

Among the 4,500 on-campus residents, WVU launched a new Construction Management program & Welcome Week will run until Aug. 23.

County School Safety Officers completed week-long training from Aug.

10 to Aug. 14 to boost skills like active shooter response, de-escalation and first aid as students return to class this week. Funded by the May school bond levy, the program now covers 14 county schools (led by veteran sheriff’s deputies).

More than 11,000 students returned to Monongalia County Schools Tuesday — Superintendent Dr. Eddie Campbell said the new school year started smoothly.

Mountaineer Monday, a new university initiative to boost school spirit, launched on Aug.

17 ahead of the fall semester (as classes start) and featured welcome tables with giveaways. WVU President Michael Benson says the weekly event plans to include stories of outstanding community members while offering free hats.

City council reviewed proposals from Westover business owners who requested a working group to boost investment in the legacy Westover area.

Dave & Buster's will open Sept. 21 in WestRidge as the chain hires 150 staff for its new, 21,754 sqft facility.

Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a State of Emergency for all 55 counties on Tuesday after severe storms produced heavy rainfall, flash flooding, mudslides, and water rescues.

The order, effective for 30 days, lets state and local agencies deploy resources to help communities recover.

Morgantown High School basketball senior Max Frey announced his verbal commitment over the weekend to join West Liberty University next fall after earning first-team All-State honors and helping lead his team to the state semifinals.

Dan Stratford starts his 7th season as head coach with injuries forcing changes to key positions and a scrimmage canceled due to a maple syrup truck incident on I-79.

The Mountaineers will face Charlotte on Thursday with a reshuffled lineup and renewed drive.

WVU added larger cornerbacks in the offseason to boost its open field tackling; coach Rod West said players like 6-3 Chams Diagne and versatile Nick Taylor will strengthen the defense this season (aiming to create a size advantage).