Alzheimer’s Care in Motion (WVU Medicine): New Alzheimer’s therapies and diagnostics are helping patients slow decline, with the biggest gains when treatment starts early—plus a reminder of warning signs like repeated questions, misplacing items, getting lost, and new anxiety or depression. Water Infrastructure Update (Weirton): The Weirton Area Water Board is pushing forward with distribution upgrades, including a $4.34M Walnut Street line replacement (3,500 feet) to address recurring water issues. Tech & Industry Talent (Mercer/Honeywell): Mercer engineering alum Katie Davis credits the school’s hands-on support for her rise to Honeywell’s commercial fire division CTO. Public Health Watch (Alpha-gal): Tick-borne alpha-gal syndrome cases appear to be rising nationwide, with West Virginia at risk due to lone star ticks and delayed reactions after red meat. STEM Entrepreneurship (WVU): Two WVU entrepreneurs turned late-night tinkering into Iconic Air’s acquisition by ASUENE, showing how local innovation can scale globally. Community Energy Debate (Clarke County transmission line): Officials urge residents to weigh in on a proposed 260-mile, 765kV line, warning of major rural and historic impacts. Local Food Costs (West Virginia): A WalletHub look at fast-food spending highlights pressure on household budgets, especially where food access is limited. Forensic Science (TBI Knoxville): The Knoxville Crime Lab earned a top global Maximus Award for efficiency and scientific performance. Healthcare Access (Susan Dew Hoff Clinic): The clinic in West Milford reopened after upgrades to expand oral and dental care for uninsured and underserved patients. Ancient WV Geology: The Teays River—an Ice Age-era waterway—left a hidden legacy across West Virginia, with evidence buried under modern towns and roads.