Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for February 3, 2025

West Virginia Wesleyan College’s School of Nursing celebrated BSN, MSN and DNP graduates at its May 8, 2026 Convocation and Pinning Ceremony.

WVU researchers found that pregnant women who sit more than 10 hours a day face about double the risk of adverse outcomes like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia compared with those who sit less.

Get the latest news and event briefs in this edition of the Buckhannon Banter.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey appointed William “Bill” D’Aiuto as chief operating officer of the West Virginia Department of Human Services, a new role aimed at boosting oversight, efficiency and service delivery.

Mark June 7–13 with a quick tour of West Virginia history, from Elizabeth Kee becoming the state’s first congresswoman to Robert C. Byrd’s record as the longest-serving U.S. senator. The week also remembers artists, writers, soldiers, and tragedies that shaped the Mountain State.

Almost Heaven BBQ Bash fires up in Jawbone Park June 18–20 with championship barbecue teams from 12 states, including the returning KCBS World Champion and powerhouse King’s Barbecue.