West Virginia Wesleyan College has named Paige Harman head coach of the women’s lacrosse program, bringing a standout Furman playing career and recent D1 coaching experience at Gardner-Webb.
Plan your week with the Upshur County Sports Calendar for July 6–12, featuring local baseball, basketball, swimming, and golf matchups. Find daily game times and opponents for Buckhannon Post 7, summer league hoops, the Buckhannon Splashers, and the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League.
West Virginia’s State Fire Marshal seized consumer fireworks and cited Raleigh County man Samuel Morton after investigating an alleged illegal sale along Route 12 in Pence Springs, Summers County.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey declared a state of emergency for Wood County as crews battle the Peoples Cartage warehouse fire in Parkersburg, unlocking state resources to support responders and protect public safety.
Beginners and experienced athletes alike can try a free first class at the new CrossFit Amaziah in Buckhannon. Owner and head coach Anna Runyan says the coach-led, scalable workouts are designed to meet people where they are — whether it’s day one or elite-level training.
Buckhannon’s weekly buzz includes the Jawbone Park fountain flowing again, residents organizing against a proposed high-voltage transmission line, and the Historical Society’s summer artists exhibit.
