# morgantown (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover morgantown. Page: Feed: --- ## [West Virginia First Foundation prepares to adjust amidst state ordered redirection of future opioid settlement funds](https://wajr.com/2026/08/21/west-virginia-first-foundation-prepares-to-adjust-amidst-state-ordered-redirection-of-future-opioid-settlement-funds/) _2026-08-21 · joe.nelson@wvradio.com · WAJR_ CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state-established nonprofit that has redistributed over $40 million in opioid settlement funds is preparing to adjust how they operate after changes on a state level. West Virginia First Foundation Executive Director Jonathan Board addressed the changes on WAJR’s Talk of the Town on Friday, where he affirmed that the recent decision… ## [Clarksburg man faces soliciting charges after messaging Snapchat account posing as 14-year-old](https://wajr.com/2026/08/21/clarksburg-man-faces-soliciting-charges-after-messaging-snapchat-account-posing-as-14-year-old/) _2026-08-21 · joe.nelson@wvradio.com · WAJR_ GRAFTON, W.Va. — A Harrison County man faces charges for soliciting a minor for allegedly attempting to message a 14-year-old on social media for explicit content. The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office announced that Travis Grant Jr., 20, of Clarksburg, has been charged with soliciting a minor via computer for allegedly requesting explicit material from a… ## [Damage assessments underway in Harrison County](https://wajr.com/2026/08/20/damage-assessments-underway-in-harrison-county/) _2026-08-20 · mike.nolting@wvradio.com · WAJR_ CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Flood recovery and damage assessment in rural Harrison County continue as more rain falls across the region. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Harrison County Commissioner Patsy Trecost said whenever an emergency strikes, you’ll see multiple agencies pulling together along with neighbors helping neighbors and, in many cases, strangers helping strangers. “We’re… ## [PSC staff seeks to pause or dismiss transmission line over newly proposed route changes](https://wajr.com/2026/08/20/psc-staff-seeks-to-pause-or-dismiss-transmission-line-over-newly-proposed-route-changes/) _2026-08-20 · mike.nolting@wvradio.com · WAJR_ ## [Morgantown Area Partnership leader announces returement](https://wajr.com/2026/08/20/morgantown-area-partnership-leader-announces-returement/) _2026-08-20 · mike.nolting@wvradio.com · WAJR_ MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The first President and CEO of the Morgantown Area Partnership(MAP), Russell Rogerson has announced plans to retire at the end of the year after eight years of leadership in Morgantown. The MAP Board of Directors will launch a national search for his replacement later this month. “On behalf of the Partnership Board,… ## [Pierpont Community and Technical College Applied Process Technology students work with local businesses via industry interships](https://wajr.com/2026/08/20/pierpont-community-and-technical-college-applied-process-technology-students-work-with-local-businesses-via-industry-interships/) _2026-08-20 · joe.nelson@wvradio.com · WAJR_ FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Students in the Pierpont Community and Technical College’s Applied Process Technology program have taken the initiative to improve their job prospects upon graduation. Program Coordinator Blake Lillard confirmed on WAJR’s Talk of the Town on Wednesday that 18 students completed internships in nearly a dozen different companies ahead of the start of… ## [WVU physician dies in Wednesday Mon County crash](https://wajr.com/2026/08/20/single-vehicle-accident-on-route-7-leaves-one-person-dead-investigation-ongoing/) _2026-08-20 · mike.nolting@wvradio.com · WAJR_ MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — An investigation is ongoing into a deadly single vehicle accident that occurred on Wednesday on Route 7 that took the life of a prominent WVU medicine physician. . Deputies with the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that the car driven by Dr. William Kent Hamilton, of Morgantown, struck a tree near… ## [Mon County Commission approves placement of Mon EMS levy onto November election ballot](https://wajr.com/2026/08/20/mon-county-commission-approves-placement-of-mon-ems-levy-onto-november-election-ballot/) _2026-08-20 · joe.nelson@wvradio.com · WAJR_ MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A renewal of the Monongalia County levy focused on emergency medical services will be on the ballot in the upcoming general election in November. The Mon County Commission unanimously approved the placement of the levy on the ballot during their regular meeting on Wednesday in the same format in which it was… ## [Bridgeport flood recovery, damage assessment work underway](https://wajr.com/2026/08/19/bridgeport-flood-recovery-damage-assessment-work-underway/) _2026-08-19 · mike.nolting@wvradio.com · WAJR_ BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — The Bridgeport community continues to assess the damage created by an estimated 2.25 inches of rain in 25 minutes Monday. On WAJRs’ “Talk of the Town,” Director of Emergency Management Tim Curry said the heavy, repeated rain events have swept across the region thanks to the El Niño weather phenomenon. “What I… ## [Senator Capito, WVU officials participate in ribbon cutting for the first phase of School of Dentistry capital improvements](https://wajr.com/2026/08/19/senator-capito-wvu-officials-participate-in-ribbon-cutting-for-the-first-phase-of-school-of-dentistry-capital-improvements/) _2026-08-19 · joe.nelson@wvradio.com · WAJR_ MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The first phase of the West Virginia University School of Dentistry capital improvements supported by congressionally directed spending is now open to the public. United States Senator Shelly Moore Capito was on hand along with School of Dentistry Dean Dr. Stephen Pachuta, WVU School of Medicine Executive Dean Dr. Clay Marsh, and… ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yRvHFkEOZOwp) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [More Flock flurry in Mon County](https://wajr.com/2026/08/19/57097/) _2026-08-19 · mike.nolting@wvradio.com · WAJR_ MORGANTOWN, W.Va.—The debate over Flock cameras in Monongalia County continued Wednesday. Former Mountain State Justice attorney and downtown Morgantown business owner Lindsey Jacobs refused to follow established public comment rules for all members of the public requiring a name and address. Jacobs declared the rule unconstitutional and told commissioners they would have to remove her… ## [Mon County Sheriff’s Department completes training for school safety officers](https://wajr.com/2026/08/19/mon-county-sheriffs-department-completes-training-for-school-safety-officers/) _2026-08-19 · joe.nelson@wvradio.com · WAJR_ MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Members of local law enforcement have taken part in training to prepare school safety officers to work across 14 Monongalia County schools for the start of the school year. Veteran deputies with the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department completed training with 14 school safety officers over the course of a week in the…