Early voting is underway in West Virginia through Oct. 31, and absentee ballot requests are due Oct. 28. Here’s what to know about voting options, what’s on your ballot and what you can bring to the polls.
West Virginia Wesleyan was picked fourth in the 2026-27 MEC women’s basketball preseason poll with 84 points. Fairmont State topped the coaches’ poll with 113 points, followed by Charleston and Glenville State.
West Virginia Wesleyan was picked last in the 2026-27 MEC men’s basketball preseason poll with 11 points. Defending champion West Liberty topped the coaches’ vote with 11 first-place selections, while Glenville State and Fairmont State tied for second.
Acacia Danae Leeann Wodzinski, 23, of French Creek, passed peacefully in her sleep on October 17, 2026. She loved her family, friends, music and outdoor adventures.
Meet Buckhannon-Upshur senior Coby Smith, a four-year soccer player featured in Raising the Jolly Roger With… He shares his pride in spoiling Bridgeport’s perfect season, his dad’s influence and his goal of becoming a civil engineer.
Buckhannon-Upshur climbed three spots to No. 12 in the Class AAAA playoff ratings after a 62-28 win over East Fairmont. With three games remaining, the Bucs host Lincoln Friday at 7 p.m. The top 16 teams qualify for the postseason.
