CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, in accordance with President Joseph R. Biden’s proclamation, ordering that all United States and West Virginia flags on all State-owned facilities throughout the state be displayed at half-staff, beginning IMMEDIATELY and continuing until sunset on Friday, February 26, 2021, in memory of the more than 500,000 Americans who have died from COVID-19 to date.
Read the proclamation here.
Michael Wayne Sims, 43, of Clarksburg, WV, died on April 17, 2026, at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. He loved family get-togethers, spending time with loved ones, and animals.
Plan your week with the Upshur County Sports Calendar, featuring baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, and track & field from April 20–26. Get game times and matchups for Buckhannon-Upshur and West Virginia Wesleyan, plus conference and championship meets.
Mountain East Conference unveiled its 2026 football slate: an eight-game league schedule across nine NCAA dates, with each team playing four home and four away games plus up to three non-conference contests. League play begins Sept.
West Virginia Wesleyan’s Lady Bobcats won the Jasmine Clagett Memorial at Cebe Ross Field, piling up 181 points behind standout sprints, distance depth, and a 4×400 relay victory.
West Virginia Wesleyan turned in a strong all-around showing at the Jasmine Clagett Memorial, finishing second overall at home. Royell Salmon won the 200, Joseph Liveo took the 400, and Peyton Slider and Michael Hansford added field-event wins as the Bobcats piled up points.
West Virginia Wesleyan men’s tennis dropped a tight 4-3 non-conference decision to Jefferson, with singles wins from Stefans Audrins, Timothe Plaza and Leandro Arranda.
