Off the Cuff with Sloan Baisden

Buckhannon-Upshur’s Alivia Cogar and Alex Fisher are this week’s Hank Ellis All-Stars. Cogar led the volleyball team in digs across three matches, while Fisher paced the golf team with two top-10 finishes.

The Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur flood relief fund has reached $165,000. The committee has initially assigned more than $12,500 to applicants and is committed to assessing their changing needs and following up over time.

LUCAS will offer low-dose CT lung cancer screenings Oct. 20-24 in Huntington, Cedar Grove, Buckhannon and Bridgeport. Appointments must be made at least 14 days ahead, and eligible uninsured West Virginians may receive screenings through grant funding.

Vandalia Health celebrated the opening of its $26 million Mon Harrison Neighborhood Hospital in Bridgeport. Starting September 29, it will offer 24/7 emergency care, short-stay inpatient services and advanced diagnostics closer to home for Harrison County residents.

The Zmed Brothers bring The Everly Brothers Experience to Clarksburg’s Robinson Grand at 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 13. The heartfelt concert celebrates the Everlys’ timeless hits, close harmonies and enduring rock ’n’ roll legacy.

The 2027 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar features hand-painted native wildlife, key outdoor dates and conservation stories. Available online and at select stores for $15, it supports WVDNR conservation work and often sells out before Christmas.