B-U’s Marple named to First Team; Squires Second Team, and Brown Honorable Mention on All-State Softball Team

First Community Bank surged into first place in the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League with a 26½–13½ win over former leader Custom Cabinets, taking the top spot with 74 points.

The 2026 Buccaneer Soccer Camp wrapped up in Tennerton with over 70 first- through eighth-graders taking part in four days of skills, drills, and games led by Buckhannon-Upshur boys coach Dalton Auvil.

Buckhannon Toyota is back as title sponsor of the 2026 NCWV Summer Swim League, donating $10,000 to support teams, meets, and young swimmers across the 13-team region. The league topped 600 swimmers in 2025 and will host relay and championship events in Bridgeport and Buckhannon.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced more than $17 million in Economic Enhancement Grants for sewer expansions and drinking water upgrades in Mason, Morgan and Wood counties.

More than 1,000 West Virginia youths — over half middle schoolers — connected with WVU this spring through Extension-led school visits, campus tours, immersion experiences and statewide events across 40+ counties.

The 2026 West Virginia Largest Yard Sale returns Aug. 7-8, with more sellers expected and new participation in Webster County. Registration is open through July 26, and a digital-only map goes live July 31 to help shoppers plan their routes.