Check out the Upshur County sports calendar for May 18–24, featuring Buckhannon-Upshur baseball in the South Regional Tournament (May 19–20) and boys and girls track & field at the WV State Championships in Charleston (May 22–23). Other days have no events scheduled.
Kadyn Baisden and Buckhannon-Upshur’s 4×800 relay are headed to the state track meet after strong showings at the South Regional Championships in Charleston. The relay team placed sixth in 8:43.33, and Baisden qualified with an eighth-place high jump at 5-10.
A slow start doomed the Buckhannon-Upshur Lady Bucs in the state semis as they fell behind 6-0 early and couldn’t complete the comeback in a 7-5 loss to Morgantown. Mallory Moss scored four goals in the rally, but the Mohigans ran out the clock to end B-U’s season at 8-5.
The National Youth Advocate Program is using Foster Care Awareness Month to spotlight the ongoing need for foster families in West Virginia. Licensing specialist Tina Hevener urged residents to consider fostering — particularly sibling groups and older youth.
Coal miners in north central West Virginia can now get specialized lung health screenings close to home at Vandalia Health Broaddus Hospital, newly approved for NIOSH’s Coal Workers’ Health Surveillance Program spirometry testing.
West Virginia Wesleyan College honored its 2025-2026 Outstanding Seniors at the Academic and Leadership Awards ceremony, recognizing students with a 3.8+ GPA and exceptional campus leadership.
