Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for February 4, 2025

Curtis Litton poured in 26 points and six threes, but Wesleyan fell 89-72 to University of Charleston at home in MEC play. Charleston’s balanced scoring and dominance in the paint (40-16) plus points off turnovers (27-6) proved decisive as the Bobcats’ rallies were answered.

West Wesleyan survived nine lead changes and seven ties, then erupted in the fourth quarter to beat Charleston 76-73 and stay second in the MEC at 16-5 (13-4). Ana Young and Kilah Dandridge scored 19 apiece as the Lady Bobcats shot 64.3% in the final frame to seal it.

During long infusion and chemo days at WVU Cancer Institute’s Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center, patients like Judy McNair get free bag lunches delivered by volunteers.

Secretary of State Kris Warner announced four regional winners in West Virginia’s first “I Voted!” sticker contest, featuring hand-drawn designs from more than 1,100 eighth graders. Public voting is now open to all West Virginians.

West Virginia Wesleyan College has secured $2.583 million in congressionally directed funding, backed by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, to upgrade aging HVAC systems across campus.

WVU is accepting applications for the Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholarship, a $20,000 annual award for graduate students with strong public service and a commitment to improving life in West Virginia. Apply online by 11:59 p.m. March 15 with required materials.