B-U’s Marple and Westfall named to Class AAA All-State Baseball Team

West Virginia’s GHSP and NHTSA are warning drivers to slow down as the “Speeding Slows You Down” enforcement campaign brings increased police presence July 6–31, 2026. Speeding kills thousands each year, and officials say the speed limit is the law—no excuses.

Explore West Virginia history from July 5–11, from notable births like cartoonist Kendall Vintroux and rock ’n’ roll pioneer Johnnie Johnson to milestones like the Starland drive-in and Sutton Dam.

Vandalia Health promoted Albert “AJ” Hammond to vice president of external affairs and government relations, where he will lead legislative, public policy and government affairs strategy statewide.

West Virginia Wesleyan College Student Senate honored Joanna Webb ’07 as Faculty Member of the Year and Colby Wamsley ’24 as Staff Member of the Year. The awards recognize those who go beyond expectations to support, challenge and connect with students across campus.

See the agenda for the City of Buckhannon Water Board meeting scheduled for July 9, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action. Stay informed on what’s coming before the board at this upcoming meeting.

Charleston captured the 2025-26 MEC Commissioner’s Cup for overall athletic excellence, earning its ninth straight title behind a 0.978 all-sports rating and a haul of championships. West Virginia Wesleyan finished eighth in the final standings with a 0.462 rating.