West Virginia Wesleyan College placed fourth for best value among Southern regional colleges in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings. The Buckhannon college also made The Princeton Review’s regional selections.
Buckhannon’s weekly calendar includes October 1 board and council meetings, upcoming community events and flood-recovery resources.
Glenville State University marked the creation of its College of Business with a ribbon cutting Wednesday. In recent years the university has added an MBA and moved two business degrees online.
West Virginia history from Sept. 27 to Oct. 3 includes a severe Kanawha Valley flood, labor activism, landmark institutions and cultural figures. Highlights include the roots of Mother’s Day, rural mail delivery and the creation of Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks.
Meet Democratic candidates October 5 at Volume Bookshop & Studio and vote for a favorite cookie recipe to help buy books for the B-UMS library.
The West Virginia Psychological Association named Dr. Casey Jo Cottrill of Barbour Community Health Association its 2026 Early Career Citizen Psychologist for her work expanding behavioral health care in rural schools.
West Virginia hunters who donate a deer to Hunters Helping the Hungry through a participating processor are entered in a drawing for a prize package that includes a $1,300 compound bow, hunting gear and gift cards.
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.
West Virginia’s archery and crossbow seasons for deer, bear and wild boar open Saturday, Sept. 26. Bowhunters who want up to two extra deer must buy a Class RB or RRB stamp before opening day.
