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Free, anonymous disposal of unused or expired medicines will be available October 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Six New River Gorge small businesses displayed their products at the WV Hive booth during Bridge Day October 17 in Fayetteville.

Dr. Ashley Lawson received West Virginia Wesleyan College’s 2026 Award for Exemplary Teaching at Founders Day. Her courses include American literature, gender studies, gothic literature and composition.

WVU marks Woodburn Hall’s 150th anniversary with a look at its origins, changing names and the decision to restore the landmark after it nearly faced demolition in 1950.

Bonnie’s Buses will offer mammograms in seven West Virginia communities November 3–7, including Community Care of Buckhannon on November 6. Call 304-473-5600, ext. 2903, for a Buckhannon appointment.

“Funny Money” runs Oct. 22-24 at Wesleyan, with 7:30 p.m. shows and a 2 p.m. Saturday matinee. Tickets are $10 or $5; high school students and their families attending the Oct. 24 admissions open house get in free.

Nearly 40 West Virginia lakes and streams will each get two trout stockings during the weeks of October 19 and 26, totaling about 40,000 pounds. A pink-tagged fish carries a lifetime fishing license prize.

Peak Health will offer individual and family plans through the ACA Marketplace beginning Jan. 1, 2027. Plan options, coverage areas, rates and enrollment details will be announced later.

Aerospace engineering Ph.D. student Matthew Fox’s research advances the theoretical foundation needed to begin the commercialization of space-based lasers for orbital debris remediation.

Early voting runs October 21–31 for West Virginia’s November 3 general election, the first statewide general election under the new photo ID law.