Class AAAA Girls Regional Basketball Tournament schedule; B-U to visit Wheeling Park on Wednesday

West Virginia DMV warns of a text scam demanding payment and stresses it will never text citizens for money. Scammers use urgent deadlines, look‑alike logos, and fear tactics—if a text alarms you, it’s not DMV. Report concerns at (800) 642‑9066 or a local office.

Taylor Hospitality Management has named Shane Jones General Manager of The Railyard Event & Conference Center, giving the new Elkins venue experienced, locally engaged leadership.

WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital is honoring five Environmental Services team members for exceeding 2025 Xenex UV disinfection goals, completing 5,121 robot cycles to boost patient safety.

Ruben “Eli” Friend, 86, of Rock Cave, died January 26, 2026; he is survived by four sons, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, and extended family, with visitation Jan. 30 and graveside services to follow.

Buckhannon-Upshur remained eighth in the WVSACA Class AAAA poll this week at 8-5 despite losing twice last week to ranked opponents and having its next game postponed by weather.

The Buckhannon-Upshur Lady Bucs will host Grafton on Feb. 10 at 7:15 p.m. for a Pink Out game, debuting new pink uniforms and recognizing breast cancer and cancer survivors.