Good morning, Morgantown.

The city is hosting its first Gingerbread House Display & Competition at City Hall this holiday season.

Registration opened Oct. 19 for up to 45 entries until Nov. 16 at 5:30 p.m.; drop-offs are on Nov. 19 and Nov. 23, and the display opens to the public on Nov. 30.

The MODIFY Program at the WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities is accepting donations through the WVU Foundation to purchase holiday gifts for young adults aged 17 to 23 who have aged out of foster care.

Donations will be accepted through Friday, Dec. 13.

Chang Thai in Morgantown now uses a robot waiter to serve guests and add a futuristic twist to dining, and the restaurant expects the new tech to boost service efficiency.

Capito announced a $15 million federal award to support renovations, construction and equipment at WVU School of Dentistry in Morgantown—this project will enhance student facilities and modernize learning spaces.

The Office of Innovation and Commercialization rebranded and launched its new website to streamline services for WVU’s innovation community (faculty, students, and industry partners).

The office will host its first Mountaineer Innovator Celebration and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 12.

The Daily Athenaeum won 10 awards at the West Virginia Press Association convention Saturday in Charleston.

The event recognized high-quality work in stories, videos, photography, and graphics from 2025 + underscored the campus team’s dedication to journalistic excellence.

WVU endorsed two alumni for prestigious scholarships as Kelsey Clodfelter is nominated for the Rhodes and Ariana Burks for the Marshall, recognizing their academic achievements & international engagement with plans for further study abroad.

Preston County Commission approved $12,500 in emergency funding Tuesday for K.A.M.P.

Central Ambulance Service to cover payroll expenses until Nov. 14, addressing concerns over past mismanagement and ensuring the service remains operational in the county (the funding does not come from the EMS fee ordinance).

Candidates for Monongalia County office met with local leaders on Tuesday night during an event at Morgantown called 'An Evening with the Candidates.' They discussed workforce shortages, infrastructure, and education + other issues to boost local success, as hosted by the Morgantown Area Partnership.

State lawmakers and senior care leaders discussed the Certificate of Need process at the Morgantown Marriott on Tuesday at 9 a.m. as part of a conference by the West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services, which runs through Oct.

21 & will share local providers’ best practices.

Residents can safely dispose of unused or expired prescription medications on Saturday, Oct.

24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at over 4,200 sites hosted by the DEA and WV First Foundation — tablets, capsules, and sealed liquid medications will be accepted to reduce risks.

WVU football's defense has struggled in Big 12 play, giving up 40+ points and 400+ yards over four games; coaches Zac Alley and Rich Rodriguez are refocusing on run-stopping and improved tackling as they search for a new identity.

Coach Rich Rodriguez plans to sign more WVU players to multi-year deals during the bye week after the TCU game, aiming to prevent transfers.

The effort comes as the program tackles contract issues (agents remain cautious with lengthy deals).