News Release

Eligible Upshur County private nonprofits and churches can apply for SBA physical damage loans until Dec. 7. Economic injury applications are due July 7, 2027.

Buckhannon’s weekly update lists an October 22 public works meeting, recycling pickup, Colonial Arts Center activities and upcoming community events, along with flood recovery resources.

Lewis County native Amy Metz brings her teaching background to WVU’s New Mountaineer Orientation and employee training.

A planned gift worth more than $1 million from Jim and Regina Blankenship will support WVU scholarships, experiential learning and 4-H participants.

Fairmont State University aims to raise $30,000 for Tygart Valley United Way, which serves Randolph, Barbour, Marion, Taylor and Tucker counties.

Richwood native Sam Taylor is helping WVU’s RETI consortium tackle energy and infrastructure challenges while building lasting opportunities for Appalachian communities.

Buckhannon’s Dane Heath studied compounds from reishi mushrooms and their effects on breast cancer cells. Heath’s work was among West Virginia Wesleyan College research presented in Morgantown.

LUCAS will offer lung cancer screenings in Mill Creek Nov. 10, Rock Cave Nov. 11–12 and Buckhannon Nov. 13. Appointments must be made at least 14 days in advance.

2027 golf passes for Cacapon, Canaan Valley, Pipestem and Twin Falls cost $399 to $709 plus tax. Annual, midweek and summer options are sold online and at the courses’ clubhouses.

Criss Bragg, a charge nurse at Mansfield Place, received Broaddus Hospital’s DAISY Award after a colleague nominated him for compassionate care and support of fellow staff.