Good morning, Morgantown.

The Monongalia County Fair returns Sept.

8-13 at 72 Adena Drive with a parade, fish tank games for kids, rodeo events and fireworks. It marks the fair’s first year at its own fairgrounds, a key milestone since its start in 1854.

The Alumni Association announced the 30th annual Marmaduke H.

Dent Benefit, a throwback 1980s party at the Erickson Alumni Center starting at 6 p.m. on Sept. 25 (event supports student and alumni programs).

The Morgantown Sister Cities Commission will launch a month-long campaign for Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month, spotlighting local people, businesses and cultural contributions that strengthen our community.

Appalachian Power CEO Brian Abraham said the company will use all available coal and gas power to meet surging demand from large users like NUCOR and data centers following recent capacity moves in Morgantown—he noted a new large load tariff could help lower rates for other customers.

Faculty and staff are sharing a Center for Community Engagement resource to help students register to vote and learn about the electoral process.

The effort supports civic learning ahead of the upcoming 2026 General Election (underscoring the University's commitment to nonpartisan education).

WVU students shared their favorite lunch spots including Chick-fil-A and Santorini at Mountainlair, Stone Tower Brews on University Avenue, and Layne's Chicken Fingers on High Street.

They also highlighted on-campus dining halls at Hatfield’s, Café Evansdale, and Summit Café as flexible meal options.

The Washington Center for Civics, Culture & Statesmanship will host Brandon Warmke, an associate professor from the University of Florida, at 4 p.m. Sept.

10 in Armstrong Hall, Room 209.

The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (WVGHSP) urged drivers to slow down during a state enforcement blitz aimed at cutting speed-related crashes, with the campaign running today through Sept.

21 as data shows speeding causes many fatal incidents.

WVU Medicine hosted Light the Night in Morgantown as blood cancer patients, survivors, and families gathered to light lanterns in support of treatment and remembrance — partners included the Cancer Institute, Golisano Children’s, and Blood Cancer United.

A new study using West Virginia data finds that the official count of 4 heat-related deaths per year may be a 13-fold underestimate, with modeling estimating nearly 53 deaths; experts at WVU warn that vulnerable residents face increased risk from rising heat levels.

WVU Retirees Association will hold a blood drive with the American Red Cross from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept.

22 at the Erickson Alumni Center, Nutting Gallery.

WVU will retire former quarterback Pat White’s No. 5 jersey on Saturday, Sept.

5 before the Coastal Carolina game. The ceremony starts at 11:45 a.m. as fans join a White Out tribute for the record-setter (now assistant coach) honoring his journey and family legacy.