Good morning, Morgantown.

Former Logan High coach Willie Akers, a celebrated WVU basketball standout, was known for mentoring local athletes and leading the team to 402 wins + four state championships; he passed away Tuesday, leaving decades of community inspiration behind.

The annual Brand and Trademark Licensing Fair will take place from 12:30-3 p.m. Aug.

26 in the Mountainlair Ballrooms (free refreshments will be available) offering visitors a chance to explore branded giveaways and ideas for department purchases.

University students gathered on the Life Sciences lawn on Monday evening for Mountaineer Midway and Movie, a new Welcome Week event that replaces FallFest.

Some enjoyed carnival attractions like the Ferris wheel + snow cones, while others missed FallFest’s unique charm.

WVU leaders and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito cut the ribbon on the renovated School of Dentistry yesterday morning, inaugurating new orthodontic, pediatric & group practice clinics at the Health Sciences site.

The updated facility now hosts the Class of 2030 and Phase 2 is set to open in Aug. 2028.

West Virginia emergency management officials urge residents whose homes were damaged in recent floods to complete the online disaster survey.

Each response helps show if our community meets FEMA thresholds (even minor damage counts) for federal aid.

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Morgantown was named the No. 1 rehabilitation hospital in West Virginia by U.S. News (the rankings were based on patient outcomes, quality of care, and expert opinion).

It provides specialized care for patients recovering from strokes and other complex injuries.

Valley Health Care held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its brand-new Mill Creek Health Center yesterday morning at Town Center Plaza in Mill Creek (local leaders and partners joined guided tours to celebrate expanded healthcare access).

WVU football coach Rich Rodriguez says fall practices will decide a starting kicker as Jack Cassidy, Peter Notaro, and Nate Flower compete for the role ahead of the Sept.

5 game against Coastal Carolina. The team uses game-like simulations & media challenges to push the contenders.

No. 22 WVU will host No. 23 Penn State today at 7 p.m. as the Mountaineers try to break a six-game losing streak against the rival - Coach Nikki Izzo-Brown says the team must play aggressive from the start to gain RPI points.