Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for February 14, 2025

West Virginia’s PSC joined National Truck Driver Appreciation Week by thanking drivers at an I-64 weigh station and sharing safety resources. The annual event honors truckers’ vital role in communities and the economy while promoting roadway safety.

WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital will host a drive-through flu clinic Oct. 9 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vaccines are available for ages 7 and older, with a high-dose option for seniors; Medicare patients pay nothing, while others pay $30 or $90.

Kelly Roach Miller is opening The Mothman Statue Legacy in Point Pleasant ahead of the Mothman Festival. The shop honors her late father’s iconic sculpture with official replicas, apparel, novelty items and locally made Mothman chips.

Vandalia Health will host a free nursing expo Sept. 23 in Fairmont for nursing students and recent graduates. Attendees can explore jobs, externships, residency programs, education benefits and professional development opportunities.

Lee Mays headlines a comedy show with opener Bobby Benavides at Buckhannon’s Colonial Arts Center on Saturday, September 26, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10.

A five-set volleyball comeback and another women’s soccer shutout gave Bobcat fans reasons to cheer over the past week of action. Our recap covers football (0-1), men’s soccer (0-2), women’s soccer (1-1), volleyball (1-3), cross-country, tennis and golf.