Beginners and experienced athletes alike can try a free first class at the new CrossFit Amaziah in Buckhannon. Owner and head coach Anna Runyan says the coach-led, scalable workouts are designed to meet people where they are — whether it’s day one or elite-level training.
Buckhannon’s weekly buzz includes the Jawbone Park fountain flowing again, residents organizing against a proposed high-voltage transmission line, and the Historical Society’s summer artists exhibit.
West Virginia’s GHSP and NHTSA are warning drivers to slow down as the “Speeding Slows You Down” enforcement campaign brings increased police presence July 6–31, 2026. Speeding kills thousands each year, and officials say the speed limit is the law—no excuses.
West Virginia Wesleyan College Student Senate honored Joanna Webb ’07 as Faculty Member of the Year and Colby Wamsley ’24 as Staff Member of the Year. The awards recognize those who go beyond expectations to support, challenge and connect with students across campus.
See the agenda for the City of Buckhannon Water Board meeting scheduled for July 9, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action. Stay informed on what’s coming before the board at this upcoming meeting.
The Upshur County Historical Society’s 2026 Summer Exhibit is shining a light on the county’s artists and art teachers, from early 20th-century works to modern pieces. The show runs Sundays through September at the History Center Museum in downtown Buckhannon.
Upshur County joined West Virginia’s America250 initiative by burying a community time capsule at the historic Pringle Tree site. Packed with letters, photos and local keepsakes, the capsule is set to be opened in 50 years.
Buckhannon’s weekly buzz includes a B-UHS student touring WV tourism careers, Festival Fridays returning to Jawbone Park July 3 with food, music and fireworks, and much more.
West Virginia Wesleyan College has named Paige Harman head coach of the women’s lacrosse program, bringing a standout Furman playing career and recent D1 coaching experience at Gardner-Webb.
Plan your week with the Upshur County Sports Calendar for July 6–12, featuring local baseball, basketball, swimming, and golf matchups. Find daily game times and opponents for Buckhannon Post 7, summer league hoops, the Buckhannon Splashers, and the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League.
Charleston captured the 2025-26 MEC Commissioner’s Cup for overall athletic excellence, earning its ninth straight title behind a 0.978 all-sports rating and a haul of championships. West Virginia Wesleyan finished eighth in the final standings with a 0.462 rating.
Week one of the Summer Basketball League rolled on at West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon, with the Ball Hogs (Varsity) and Sam’s Pizza posting big wins in the Buccaneer Division.
Sam’s Pizza surged into a first-place tie with First Community Bank at 94 points in the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League after a 27½-12½ rout of Lynx WV. First Community Bank tied Lisa Cain Edward Jones, while Evan Coffman won Low Actual (35) and Jerry Cochran took Low Net (30).
The Mountain East Conference has approved adding Shawnee State University as its 12th full-time member, with official entry set for July 2026 pending NCAA Division II acceptance. SSU will compete in 19 of 23 sports and plans to launch football by 2028.
The Upshur County Summer Basketball League tipped off Monday at West Virginia Wesleyan College with six games across the Buccaneer and Bobcat divisions. Big nights included Owen Cartwright’s 30 points for the JV Ball Hogs and Corey Boulden’s 36 for Country Roads PT.
Jerin Westfall has been named the 2026 John L. Tenney Memorial Baseball Award winner at Buckhannon-Upshur, honoring a senior who shows ability, character and leadership.
Upshur County Summer Basketball League tips off its 2026 season Monday at WVWC’s Rockefeller Center, featuring 17 teams and 170+ players.
