Good morning, Morgantown.

Morgantown native Jennifer Turner — known as the Bee Lady — is leading a project to build a permanent apiary at the Monongalia County Fairgrounds at 72 Adena Drive to teach hands-on beekeeping and boost local agricultural entrepreneurship.

Groups plan to install six Langstroth hives by spring.

Lauren's Wish, a local drug treatment center, received a $211,700 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to expand its CAREERS program that offers job training and transportation assistance to clients in recovery.

Norman Farms celebrated its sixth harvest festival Friday at 5 p.m. in Lost Creek, offering food trucks, local vendors, and live music.

Owner Morgan Norman said the event began as a pumpkin patch and has grown into a festive community gathering (cash-only admission is $8 per person).

Officials evacuated Hope Coliseum in Morgantown Friday morning after a confirmed gas leak was reported outside the building, and city crews closed nearby roads for safety.

Friday morning, Grit & Grind Coffee Truck held its ribbon cutting at Casey’s Carpets on West Main Street, marking its new start in Morgantown.

Owners William & Gina Hawkins celebrated strong community support and plan to expand stops to Shinston and Bridgeport.

Toyota celebrated 30 years of manufacturing in Buffalo on Sept.

24, marking a key milestone in the company's local role and growth. The anniversary highlights Toyota’s long-term contributions to business in the area.

Visitors can pick up a free vintage poster on every Friday in October from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the West Virginia and Regional History Center.

Bridge Day is taking place today on the New River Gorge Bridge with 60,000 spectators expecting to walk, shop, and view BASE jumpers.

Organizers are reaching out to surviving bridge builders — many in their 70s — to honor their work as the festival nears its 50th anniversary.

Unemployment in West Virginia held steady at 4% for two months while the national rate reached 4.2%—400 job gains in September came as 600 fewer residents were actively seeking work, with labor participation remaining low at 53.8% versus 61.8% nationally.

WVU held its first inauguration in nearly 20 years on Thursday, Oct.

15 — with President Michael T. Benson leading the ceremony at the Canady Creative Arts Center — marking a fresh start for the university.

WVU is marking Biosafety and Biosecurity Month this October by focusing on safe biohazard waste disposal.

The Biosafety Office will share best practices for waste management with faculty+staff and students across campus.

Faculty and staff are invited to attend Mountain State Cyber Summit + Tech Yeah on Wednesday, Oct.

28 at Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place for a full day of learning, networking, and exploring cyber, artificial intelligence, and emerging technology. The free event offers expert talks, exhibitor displays, student research, breakfast, lunch, and a Cyber Cup championship.

Abigail Crawford, chief advanced practice provider at WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s, has been named chair of a national workgroup on AI in healthcare.

Her new role will help improve tech use in pediatric care here.

After a 52-31 loss — the third straight defeat for the Mountaineers, WVU will host Cincinnati today as they try to spark their Big 12 campaign with a win.

The No. 12 West Virginia women’s soccer team lost 1-0 to UCF on Friday in Morgantown after a 40-minute lightning delay — UCF’s Naomi Clark scored in the 25th minute and a video review confirmed the call.

WVU outshot UCF 14-3 but was unable to equalize.