B-U’s Sappey runs fifth, Nolte seventh at Big 10 Championships

Buckhannon-Upshur fell behind 13–0 in the opening four minutes and never recovered in a 65–30 loss to Fairmont Senior. Elijah Holmes piled up 292 receiving yards as the Polar Bears overwhelmed the Buccaneers despite a livelier second half.

Governor Patrick Morrisey recognized Tammie Strong for her flood-relief work before Friday’s B-U football game. FEMA has extended the July flood assistance application deadline to October 17.

West Virginia plans $9.725 million in state park work using the FY27 budget surplus, plus $10 million in proposed endowment projects. The plans include campsites, roof repairs, wastewater upgrades and snowmaking equipment.

A three-year WVU project backed by more than $1.6 million will support teacher recruitment and preparation through residencies, distance learning and expanded Teachers Ascend efforts.

A Facebook comment about Flock cameras could land a Buckhannon man in prison for up to 13 years after he was arrested on two felony charges for allegedly threatening police.

WVU student Ben Lohmann manages the men’s soccer program’s travel and daily logistics while balancing his sport management studies.