Hackett, Williams and Zuliani win regional track titles; 14 Bucs advance to Charleston

WVDE welcomed 566 students from 44 counties to the 2026 West Virginia State Social Studies Fair—the largest turnout since 1977—with 357 projects spanning history and the social sciences. Celebrating the U.S.

WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital, Upshur County Schools and the Education Alliance will honor local students pursuing healthcare careers at a MedEd Signing Day ceremony at 1:30 p.m. May 7 at Buckhannon-Upshur High School.

WVU Heart and Vascular Institute earned the top 3-star STS rating in five adult cardiac surgery categories, a rare distinction that places it among the nation’s elite heart programs.

Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council honored standout volunteers at its 52nd Annual Meeting of Delegates on April 18, presenting top awards including the Appreciation Pin, Honor Pin, Thanks Badge and Thanks Badge II.

Clay County’s only licensed daycare has just 27 slots, leaving more than 90% of local kids without formal childcare and parents stuck on long waitlists or forced to travel.

Internationally acclaimed jazz artist Bob Thompson will deliver West Virginia Wesleyan College’s 2026 commencement address on May 9 and receive the President’s Medal.