Good morning, Morgantown.

United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties launched its 2027 campaign, 'The Power of Us,' at a community breakfast at Vandalia Health’s Conference Center on Thursday.

Campaign chairs Seth and Allison Wilson, alongside WVU’s Michael T. Benson, set a $1.2 million goal (sponsored by Vandalia Health).

Valley Healthcare System hosted a 9/11 commemoration on Sept.

11 at the Morgantown Armory Readiness Center as veterans, first responders and community members gathered to remember those lost and support current service members + families. More than 90 organizations provided resources for veterans and their loved ones.

The tribute '25 Years Later: The Mountain State Remembers 9/11' revisits the local stories of courage, loss and resilience from 25 years ago, with community members offering their recollections of that fateful day.

Retired WVU economics professor Tom Witt, who was at the Marriott near the towers on Sept.

11, 2001, recalled how the tragic events—marked by shock and a tearful reunion with his wife—brought the nation together as he reflects on the enduring memory of community unity 25 years later.

Morgantown magazine recognized its 2026 Movers and Shapers—Erin Newmeyer, Tara St. Clair and Dr. Lisa Costello—for their work supporting the University and local community on Friday, Sept.

11.

On Sept. 11, WVU President Michael T.

Benson opened the Board of Governors meeting at Erickson Alumni Center by honoring Patriot Day and announcing WVU Express to ease high school admission. The board extended his contract to June 30, 2032, and approved investments in campus and healthcare education.

Reese Allen, a mechanical engineering and data science major from Bridgeport (Bridgeport High School alumnus), will serve as the 72nd West Virginia University Mountaineer Mascot.

He said his role focuses on community events and one-on-one connection, a key to building campus spirit.

Yesterday, the WVU Board of Governors approved advancing the West Tower Project—and a Learfield rights amendment to boost premium seating at Milan Puskar Stadium—with demolition scheduled for December and project completion by the 2028 season.

West Virginia football will try to start 2-0 against U.T.

Martin today in a game where the Mountaineers are favored by 40 points (97.1% win chance), aiming to reach a mark last seen in 2018.

Cody, Brett, RJ, Connor & Matt discussed WVU Football’s promising start, the resilient attack of Men's Soccer and the strong play of Women's Soccer on Sep.

11. Their broadcast revealed team strategies and highlighted a positive local sports outlook.