Christopher Conrad, DO, has been named emergency department director for Vandalia Health Davis Medical Center and Webster Memorial Hospital. The rural healthcare leader will strengthen quality, patient-centered emergency services across the region.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey declared a 30-day state of emergency for all 55 West Virginia counties after severe storms caused flash flooding, mudslides and widespread damage. The order enables agencies to quickly deploy resources and support recovery efforts.
WVWC professor Dr. Debra Dean Murphy advised on “Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World,” a documentary celebrating the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet’s life and work. It premieres Aug. 25 on PBS and will stream on PBS platforms.
West Virginia Wesleyan’s Lady ’Cats were picked sixth in the 2026 MEC preseason poll. Defending champion Davis & Elkins topped the rankings with seven first-place votes, while Charleston received four.
Buckhannon-Upshur coach Sloan Baisden is encouraged by his young team’s steady growth and grasp of the playbook. The Bucs will focus on sharpening details Friday at Braxton County before opening the season against Bridgeport.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey has named former state legislator Kayla Kessinger as West Virginia tourism secretary.
