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Catch up on a state’s worth of stories in a minute: quick briefs from around West Virginia.
Meet Bryce Mullens, a Buckhannon-Upshur senior who runs cross country and track. In this week’s Raising the Jolly Roger feature, he shares favorite team memories, a coach’s lasting advice and his plans for college.
Boozy Bakers, a new bakery selling alcohol-infused cakes and chocolates along with alcohol-free treats, will hold its grand opening Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 2404 Kesling Mill Road.
Upshur County’s Precinct 18 has been temporarily relocated to a new polling location at the Vo-Tech School because of ongoing renovations, and signs will direct voters to it.
West Virginia Wesleyan College students will collect food door to door from 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 for the Upshur Parish House. Donations can also be dropped off at 68 College Ave. weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital earned national recognition for low C. diff infection rates after reporting zero infections from October 2024 through September 2025.
