9/11 Remembered in WVU Classrooms and Stories: Three West Virginia University faculty members are marking the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with personal reflections and a Sept. 11 memorial event at 11:30 a.m. in front of the Downtown Library Complex. Broadband Push for Rural WV: Gov. Patrick Morrisey and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito announced fiber expansion reaching about 5,000 homes and small businesses across 10 counties, backed by BEAD and state/federal programs. Cyber + Forensics Training in Huntington: Marshall University will host the free Converged Forensic Summit (Sept. 29–30) bringing together DNA, digital forensics, and legal teams to strengthen case-building. PFAS Settlement Watch: North Carolina announced a $590M PFAS deal involving Chemours and DuPont, adding to a growing cleanup bill tied to contaminated drinking water. Internet + Data Center Tension: A state utility engineer urged the PSC to deny NextEra’s MARL transmission line in full, arguing the analysis is outdated and benefits to WV aren’t proven. Health Policy Refunds: Trump says about 1 million people in 30 states using Healthcare.gov will get $500 refunds starting in October. Air Pollution Monitoring Gap: A new investigation finds the U.S. has lost nearly half its air monitors over 20 years, leaving fewer places to track pollution impacts. STEM in the Air: Yeager Fest at Jackson County Airport drew nearly 500 people for aviation-themed STEM activities and youth flight opportunities. Opioid Funds, Surveillance Concern: A report highlights opioid settlement money being used for automated license plate readers in multiple states, including West Virginia. Weather + Climate Context: NOAA says 2026 was the hottest U.S. summer on record, with West Virginia among states seeing much-above-average precipitation.