Good morning, Morgantown.

Main Street Morgantown held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark The Grind’s 30th anniversary (celebrating three decades of service) and featured remarks, networking opportunities, and commemorative photos.

A well-known Morgantown obstetrician, Dr. William Hamilton, died at 10:15 p.m. Wednesday when his car struck a tree on state Route 7 near Dry Run Road east of town.

Dozens of business owners gathered Wednesday, Aug.

19 at Flour and Feed on Clay St. for a networking event hosted by Visa & Main and Morgantown Area Partnership that offered expert advice and free laptops to help small businesses grow.

Thaw Out WV is set for April 3, 2027 at Mylan Park to bring music, food trucks, amusement rides, and vintage vendors to the community.

The locally led festival will feature pop-ups and surprise announcements—uniting college students and townies across West Virginia.

Curator Bob Bridges at the WVU Art Museum shared details about the exhibit “Blanche Lazzell: Becoming an American Modernist” with a public reception set for today at 5 p.m. and the exhibit running throughout the fall, highlighting Blanche’s art studies in New York & Paris.

The Fall 2026 edition of Morgantown Magazine spotlights a bold arts scene by featuring rising changemakers (like climbers at Coopers Rock, apple pickers, and line dance enthusiasts) and includes free copies available across town.

This summer, WVU modernized its 50-year-old Personal Rapid Transit system by updating stations, guideways, and key structures with federal funding and student feedback.

The overhaul, which improved Engineering and Towers among other areas, was finished before the fall semester.

AARP is urging federal leaders to debate long-term fixes for Social Security to avoid a 20% benefit cut in 2032—West Virginia’s 150,000 beneficiaries could face hardship if lawmakers delay action.

Nick Taylor will return to the corner for WVU football this season after playing safety last year and logging 20 tackles; he reunites with coach Rod West and longtime friend Chams Diagne (a move that brings familiar faces back to the secondary).

The Martinsburg Bulldogs prepare for a new season after last fall’s Class AAAA final loss — returning starters and new talent are set to lead the team.

They will play Morgantown at Pony Lewis Field in Week 7 and begin a home-and-home series with Bridgeport in Week 2.

Cody & Connor interviewed WVU Men's Soccer head coach Dan Stratford to preview the team's 2026 campaign ahead of the new semester MSI.

The discussion offered clear insight into his strategies as the team prepares for the season.

Brett, Cody, Connor, Matt and RJ recorded a podcast on Aug.

14 discussing the new jersey patch deal, WVU Football’s second season with Rich Rodriguez and the women's soccer team's 2-0 win over Dayton — a promising start to the season.

Amare Grayson, a standout offensive lineman from Jacksonville State who started 22 games in his first two seasons, joined Morgantown to follow coach Rick Trickett.

Grayson said he adjusted to the colder weather + valued the team’s consistency as part of a high-profile transfer pipeline that includes Cam Cook.

West Virginia’s women’s soccer team overcame an early deficit to beat No. 23 Penn State 2-1 on Thursday at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium; Olivia Shertzer equalized with a long-range goal + Jordyn Wilson set up Sophia Nickel for the winning score.