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Scenes from the the Buccaneer Marching Band’s Senior Night during halftime of the Buckhannon-Upshur High School vs Ripley football game on Sept. 4, 2020.
Buckhannon-Upshur swept Braxton County 25-7, 25-18 and 25-8, using 16 aces to keep the Eagles off balance. Alivia Cogar led with five aces as the Lady Bucs improved to 13-8.
Buckhannon-Upshur’s Lady Bucs fell 9-0 to unbeaten East Fairmont after trailing 6-0 at halftime. Missing four players, the young team struggled to find its rhythm but will look to regroup Saturday at Parkersburg South.
The Charles W. Gibson Library’s recent open house showcased fall programs, introduced visitors to staff and offered a look at planned renovations. The project remains in the fundraising stage, while the Friends of the Library seeks community support.
Sean Merinar, WVU’s director of athletics video, runs the replays, songs and cues that keep crowds at Milan Puskar Stadium on their feet each game day.
William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital hosted state psychiatric hospital leaders from across the region at Stonewall Resort for a three-day conference on mental health care, rehabilitation and hospital management.
WVU Medicine’s virtual care network expands access to high-quality healthcare across rural and underserved communities. Telehealth, remote monitoring, specialty clinics and smart rooms help patients receive timely care closer to home.
