Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced new appointments to the House of Delegates and West Virginia First Foundation, plus a Tourism Department transition as Secretary Chelsea Ruby departs and Curtis Capehart becomes acting secretary Aug. 1.
Buckhannon’s July 20-24 calendar includes public board meetings, curbside recycling, Festival Fridays and the Farmers Market. Residents can also find updates on water line work, meeting cancellations and upcoming community events.
Five educators from Hancock, Ohio, Hampshire, Monongalia and Mercer counties are finalists for the 2027 West Virginia Teacher of the Year. Selected from 55 county honorees, they exemplify dedication, academic excellence and passion for student success.
WVU’s RoboRacer team placed third among 18 teams at an international autonomous racing competition in Detroit. Its 1:10-scale car used zero-shot reinforcement learning and custom hardware to navigate sharp curves, overtake rivals and minimize lap times.
Applications are open for West Virginia’s 2026 antlerless deer and state park controlled lottery hunts. Hunters must apply at WVhunt.com by Aug. 31 for state park hunts or Sept. 4 for antlerless hunts.
Explore West Virginia history from July 19–25, including Civil War clashes, political milestones and notable births. Highlights include Don Knotts, Pulitzer winner Jayne Anne Phillips, Gov. Arthur Boreman and Sen. Carte Goodwin.
WVU Medicine reconstructive urologist Dr. Amr Elbakry completed his 100th single-port robotic procedure. The minimally invasive approach can reduce pain, hospital stays, recovery time and scarring for patients with complex urinary conditions.
WVU Extension’s new $20 self-paced Dining with Diabetes course helps West Virginians manage diabetes or pre-diabetes through practical nutrition guidance, cooking demonstrations and four flexible online modules. Participants can enroll anytime.
Family and friends of Warwick and Maggie Karickhoff gathered in Buckhannon for their 38th annual reunion, drawing 62 attendees. The weekend featured shared meals, memories, an auction and a church service. Next year’s reunion is July 10 and 11, 2027.
West Virginia is investigating 139 cyclosporiasis cases, including 15 hospitalizations, across 26 counties. Officials urge residents to avoid shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell and seek care for symptoms such as persistent diarrhea.
