Good morning, Morgantown.

The Service League of Morgantown will launch its 19th annual Charity Partner Program on Sept.

7 at Old Stone House (313 Chestnut St.) to support local nonprofits by offering partner businesses 10% of gross sales or a $400 minimum, starting with the Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center from Sept. 7-13.

The Monongalia Arts Center will host MAC a-Go-Go!

A '60s Soiree on Aug. 29 at 107 High St, with doors opening at 7 p.m. The event will feature live music, raffles, art demos, and interactive activities to raise funds for future arts programs + community classes.

WVPopCon returns to Mylan Park this weekend with its 13th, horror-themed installment.

Local fans of comics, gaming, and cosplay have a chance to enjoy a unique pop culture event (a longtime community favorite).

Today, Morgantown hosts the 12th West Virginia Tattoo Expo, drawing over 200 tattoo artists from across the region and country for live tattoo demonstrations and artwork displays.

WVU fashion design students and teachers earned international recognition when eight of their designs were accepted for the 2026 ITAA conference+ the event will let them share creative work with experts around the world.

Robert Glover set a new state record on Aug.

6 by catching a 9.76-inch pumpkinseed sunfish on Cheat Lake in Morgantown. The record, announced by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, is the third such achievement in the last month.

Governor Morrisey announced a $1.25M grant to help local organizations develop the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly — a care model that will provide seniors with medical services and daily support to remain safely at home.

Eligible applicants may apply through the state grants system.

The CDC is investigating salmonella infections linked to jalapeño peppers distributed by Taylor Fresh Foods in items sold at Kroger, Target, Walmart, Trader Joe’s and Wawa.

West Virginia has two recorded cases so far and officials advise avoiding recalled items — follow proper cleaning procedures.

Cody, Brett, Connor and Matt discussed the WVU women's soccer team's first win in nine years against Penn State and addressed WVU football’s defensive + special teams challenges while offering hope for the men’s soccer team, in a podcast recorded on Aug.

21.

Wide receiver Cyrus Traugh from Parkersburg is finding a role in WVU's offense after strong spring and early fall practices; he earned the 2026 Tommy Nickolich Memorial Award and has boosted his strength + refined his skills to meet the transfer challenge.