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Free all-ages rock concert set for March 14 at Colonial Arts Center
A free, all-ages rock show is coming to the Colonial Arts Center in Buckhannon on March 14, featuring A.M.D., Waking Under Water and Wish Awake. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and organizers encourage attendees to arrive early as the venue is expected to fill up quickly.
Upshur County Commission opens five bids as tennis court resurfacing project moves forward
The Upshur County Commission opened five bids for the Recreation Park tennis court resurfacing project, including optional upgrades such as fencing, lighting and net systems. A preliminary review shows Veritas Contracting as the lowest bidder, with an award vote set for March 12.
Upshur County Sports Calendar
Plan your week with the Upshur County Sports Calendar for March 9–15, featuring West Virginia Wesleyan baseball, lacrosse, and a busy Salem, Va., softball tournament slate. Local action returns Friday with Pendleton County Middle at Buckhannon-Upshur at 6 p.m.
Despite quick start, Lady Bucs fall in regional opner to Hurricane
Buckhannon-Upshur jumped out early but couldn’t sustain it, falling to Hurricane 52-36 in the South Region opener after a rough second quarter and a decisive third-quarter run. Allie Key led B-U with 11 points as the Lady Bucs closed the season 5-17.
Wesleyan tennis teams sweep Shaw
West Virginia Wesleyan closed its Carolina swing with a sweep of Shaw, as the men rolled 7-0 and the women won 5-2. The Bobcats vaulted into the ITA Top 50, with the men at No. 39 and the women at No. 46—Wesleyan’s first women’s ranking since 2010.
Wesleyan lacrosse drops home contest to Capital, 18-5
Capital University pulled away from Wesleyan in Saturday’s home opener, rolling to an 18–5 win behind Leah Leno’s six goals and four assists. The Lady Bobcats showed early fight, but were held to one shot after halftime as Capital outshot Wesleyan 33–10.
Wesleyan softball team ends spring break trip with four straight losses
West Virginia Wesleyan softball battled in four tight matchups at the Space Coast Tournament but ended spring break with four straight losses. The Bobcats fell 3–2 on a seventh-inning walk-off to Cedarville, 5–1 to Mary, 15–11 to Minnesota Crookston, and 3–0 to Bridgeport.
Baseball ‘Cats go 2-2 over two-day stretch in Florida
West Virginia Wesleyan went 2–2 in a busy two-day Florida stretch at the RussMatt Invitational, dropping tight games to Concordia–St. Paul (3–2) and Jamestown (11–5). The Bobcats bounced back Thursday by sweeping St. Michael’s 7–3 and 5–4, rallying late in the nightcap.
Wesleyan women get upset by Frostburg State in MEC Tournament
West Virginia Wesleyan went punch-for-punch with Frostburg State in a fast-paced MEC Tournament quarterfinal, with five ties and seven lead changes at WesBanco Arena. But a late fourth-quarter Frostburg surge sealed a 77–71 upset and ended the Lady Bobcats’ postseason run.
WVU School of Nursing launches new master’s program in nursing leadership
WVU School of Nursing is launching a fully online Master of Science in Nursing Leadership to prepare BSN nurses for faculty, administration, or unit-level leadership roles.
This week in West Virginia history: March 8 to 14
Explore West Virginia history from March 8–14, from the 1926 Eccles mine explosion and the state’s blue-and-old-gold colors to the Appalachian Regional Commission and women’s suffrage ratification. The week also marks notable births, county formations, and more.
Bonnie’s Bus to offer mammograms in Glenville and Rock Cave
Bonnie’s Bus mobile mammography unit will offer 3D digital screening mammograms and breast care education in Glenville on March 31 and Rock Cave on April 1.
Fairmont State showcases continued institutional growth at February board meeting and strong fundraising momentum on Day of Giving
Fairmont State closed February with strong momentum, sharing Board of Governors updates on enrollment, academic planning, and community engagement.
Nearly 200,000 Girl Scout Cookie boxes to be distributed across West Virginia and Ohio
Nearly 200,000 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies are arriving across the Black Diamond Council’s 61-county region, with major deliveries in Charleston, Morgantown, Hurricane, Marietta and St. Clairsville. Booth sales start Feb.


