Good morning, Morgantown.

Del. John Williams presented a $50K check from the state's Local Economic Development grant to support the $4M Stage of Excellence campaign to renovate Morgantown High School's historic auditorium on Thursday, helping ensure future generations use the space where alumni like Don Knotts & Trevor Nicholas honed their craft.

United Way began its 2027 campaign today to raise funds for local support programs.

The initiative will extend into next year and is designed to boost community services (including volunteer efforts).

The annual Peace Tree Ceremony on Wed., Sept.

30 starts at 11:30 a.m. next to the WVU Peace Tree, where members will tie prayer ribbons for Indigenous Peoples Day. Cedric Woods will deliver a lecture at 6:30 p.m. in the Mountainlair, Gluck Theatre; if it rains & the event moves indoors.

United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties is partnering with 3 Guys Before The Game on Oct.

7 to host Moving Mountains: Changing the Game where local community members meet WVU student athletes — hear their stories and bid on auction items to support programs.

Toyota West Virginia celebrated 30 years since breaking ground at its Buffalo plant and has expanded 11 times, investing over $3.3 billion in the local economy; Gov. Patrick Morrisey declared Sept.

24 as Toyota West Virginia Day and the company donated $90,000 to three local nonprofits.

Morgantown Sister Cities Commission launched the month-long Raíces & Vecinos campaign on Sept.

15 to honor Hispanic Heritage and celebrate local ties with Guanajuato. The campaign features Hispanic & Latino Day at the Farmers Market on Sept. 26 and a Community Fiesta on Oct. 4 at the market pavilion.

Your Community Foundation today announced the Mary Lou (Street) English Scholarship to help Preston County students pursue post-secondary education.

The award honors Mary Lou from Masontown and gives preference to high school seniors with financial need and strong extracurricular activity.

Residents can check restaurant inspection results online today as MCHD makes health data more visible, and the Monongalia County Board of Health approved steps on Thursday for a system that will require restaurants to post letter grades at their entrances (aiming to boost food safety).

Morgantown High School started 3-0 this season with 132 total points and a standout 160-yard, five-touchdown performance by Lyric Blake in Week 2.

The Mohigans will host Spring Mills today at Pony Lewis Field before playing at Wheeling Park next week.

WVU defensive coordinator Zac Alley reviewed tape showing Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker releases the ball in 1.8 seconds, which is much faster than the NFL norm.

The Mountaineers will use a blitz+dropback tactic in the upcoming game to counter his quick pace.

WVU women’s basketball coach Mark Kellogg displayed renewed confidence at Thursday’s preseason media session ahead of the season, following a contract extension that adds $100,000 and 10 new players (including several tall athletes) to a roster with only two returning veterans.

Expectations are now raised for improved team performance.

WVU's game-day video director Sean Merinar (17 years with WVU) creates engaging music and visuals for football, basketball and volleyball games every Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium using a trusted team he built over years to boost fan excitement.