Meet the new faculty joining West Virginia Wesleyan College for 2026-2027
Meet the new faculty teaching business, psychology, theatre, music, physics and English at West Virginia Wesleyan College for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Jenkins Ford to host fourth annual car show for pancreatic cancer research
Jenkins Ford’s fourth annual car show will benefit pancreatic cancer research Sept. 19 in Buckhannon. The event features raffles, trivia, prizes, survivor recognition and more than 25 trophies, with proceeds supporting PanCAN.
Blennerhassett Island’s Mansion by Candlelight returns October 9-10
Step back 200 years at Blennerhassett Island’s Mansion by Candlelight on October 9-10, with sternwheeler rides, lantern-lit tours, period entertainment and folklore. Tickets are on sale now, and a Harvest Supper can be added by advance reservation.
WVU Heart and Vascular Institute marks 10 years of cardiovascular care
WVU Heart and Vascular Institute celebrates 10 years of expanding access to world-class cardiovascular care. Its pioneering treatments, research, education and collaboration have made West Virginia a destination for patients with complex conditions.
Save a Life Day sets out to blanket the U.S. with free naloxone on Sept. 24
Save a Life Day will host more than 750 free naloxone events nationwide on Sept. 24, 2026. This year’s “Elevate Harm Reduction” theme champions evidence-based strategies that reverse overdoses, prevent disease and save lives.
Fairmont State’s Frank LaFone honored with geospatial lifetime achievement award
Fairmont State’s Dr. Frank LaFone received WVAGP’s Lifetime Achievement Award for more than two decades of leadership in GIS. A WVAGP and VerySpatial founder, he continues to advance geospatial education and mentor future professionals.
On the City of Buckhannon calendar: September 7-11, 2026
Buckhannon marks Labor Day with city office closures and delayed waste collection before a week of public meetings and bulky goods pickup. Arts events include guitar lessons, exhibitions and an upcoming comedy show.
West Virginia Humanities Council awards minigrants to organizations across the state
The West Virginia Humanities Council awarded minigrants of up to $2,000 to nonprofits statewide. The projects support exhibits, digitization, historic preservation, tours, workshops and other educational humanities programs.
72.75-pound Ohio River catch sets state record for blue catfish
Tyler Harmon of Ravenswood set West Virginia’s blue catfish weight record with a 72.75-pound catch from the Ohio River. The 48.15-inch fish broke the weight mark, while the 51.49-inch length record still stands.
This week in West Virginia history: September 6 to 12
Explore West Virginia history from Sept. 6–12, from the James Gang’s alleged Huntington bank robbery and Betty Zane’s heroism to political milestones, cultural icons, landmark battles and Mountaineer Field’s debut.
