News Release

The Fred W. Eberle Technical Center Administrative Council will meet October 13, 2026, at 2 p.m. at the center in Buckhannon.

A breast cancer awareness drive-thru runs Thursday, October 8, from 6 to 7 p.m. at 70 N Sturmer Street in Belington, with patient flu shots, survivors’ gifts and entry in a next-day prize drawing.

The WVU Alumni Association has announced its 2026 Homecoming and Alumni Service award recipients, who will be recognized during Homecoming events October 16 and 17.

West Virginia is preparing a bid to host the United States Space Academy. Communities are invited to suggest sites and other resources ahead of the October 26 submission deadline.

A public piano concert at Wesleyan’s Loar Auditorium begins at 7 p.m. Oct. 13, featuring guest pianist Gabriel Merrill-Steskal and faculty member Lyndon Ji.

A Spencer man faces charges after two DoorDash drivers reported shots were fired at their car when GPS took them down the wrong driveway, according to West Virginia State Police.

WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital has been awarded the Platinum Level Award through the 2026 CORE Donate Life West Virginia Hospital Challenge for its efforts to raise awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation.

Walk & Roll to School Day on October 7 encourages West Virginia families to walk or bike to school, with reminders about visibility, helmets and careful driving.

West Virginia campaign finance reports are due October 7, even for open accounts with no activity. A new video explains how to search reports, contributions and spending.

Upshur County residents affected by July flooding have until October 17 to apply for federal disaster assistance. Recovery centers in Upshur and Lewis counties will stay open through the deadline.