WVU Sports: Michael Hawkins Jr. says he’s calm and confident as WVU heads into a big nonconference test—Sept. 26 vs. No. 25 Virginia, with the game set for FS1 at 7 p.m. and a Gold Rush theme at Milan Puskar Stadium. Stadium Upgrade: WVU also announced a new premium seating and press box tower aimed at the 2028 season, adding luxury suites and more space for media and broadcasts. Public Safety Tech Debate: Huntington City Council approved guardrails for Flock Safety cameras, moving forward on a $2.1 million contract after months of pushback over surveillance concerns. Health & Community: WVU Medicine’s mobile lung cancer screening unit, LUCAS, will visit Mercer, Nicholas, and Clay counties in early October for low-dose CT scans, with options for insured and qualifying uninsured patients. Arts & Local Culture: A local DJ, DJ Abby (Abby Rodriguez), appeared on TLC’s “Baylen Out Loud” tied to an influencer wedding in Ranson. Music Loss: Country singer Brian “Nashville” Duckworth of Taylor Made died at 56, with family noting his love of music, family, and the outdoors. Education Costs: New data shows in-state tuition and required fees at WVU Parkersburg (Wood County) and Fairmont State (Marion County) for 2024-25. Legislation Fight: A West Virginia child abuse bill (“Raylee’s Law”) is sparking a fierce parental rights battle. Local Learning Outdoors: Coda Grow is bringing Fayette County kids to Honeysuckle Hill Nature Discovery Center for hands-on after-school nature learning. Obituaries: Multiple West Virginia obituaries were published, including Dr. Irma Helen Collins and Nathan Carl Hardin.