Buckhannon honors fallen police chief Chesley Mearns, killed in the line of duty in 1921

Buckhannon Post 7 fell to Doddridge County and Clarksburg Post 13 in the Area 2 tournament, ending its bid for a state tournament berth. Morgantown and Bridgeport advanced to the state tournament in Beckley.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced new appointments to the House of Delegates and West Virginia First Foundation, plus a Tourism Department transition as Secretary Chelsea Ruby departs and Curtis Capehart becomes acting secretary Aug. 1.

Buckhannon’s July 20-24 calendar includes public board meetings, curbside recycling, Festival Fridays and the Farmers Market. Residents can also find updates on water line work, meeting cancellations and upcoming community events.

Severe storms could hit Upshur County Tuesday afternoon into the night, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, hail and possible tornadoes. Residents should secure loose items, prepare for localized flooding and avoid flooded roads.

Five educators from Hancock, Ohio, Hampshire, Monongalia and Mercer counties are finalists for the 2027 West Virginia Teacher of the Year. Selected from 55 county honorees, they exemplify dedication, academic excellence and passion for student success.

WVU’s RoboRacer team placed third among 18 teams at an international autonomous racing competition in Detroit. Its 1:10-scale car used zero-shot reinforcement learning and custom hardware to navigate sharp curves, overtake rivals and minimize lap times.