BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Natalie Pireu of West Virginia Wesleyan women’s soccer earned another accolade for her outstanding senior season on the pitch as she was named to the D2CCA All-Atlantic Region Second Team, the association announced on Tuesday.
A defender from Granville, Ohio, Pireu achieved CoSIDA Academic All-District status in back-to-back season.
She scored four goals and picked up one assist for WVWC as a senior on her way to All-Mountain East Conference Second Team recognition.
Andy Ray Gould, 42, of Buckhannon, WV, passed away on February 7, 2026, at his home. He was a devoted father, loved his dogs, and enjoyed fishing and vehicle reconstruction.
Shawn Young, an IBEW Local 596 leader and father-to-be, is running for Buckhannon City Council. He says he’ll focus on clean water, safe streets, smart infrastructure investment and keeping the city affordable for families and workers.
West Virginia Wesleyan head coach Mike Kellar unveiled his first full recruiting class, blending a major mid-year transfer haul with a wide-ranging high school commit group to launch a new era for the Bobcats.
West Virginia Wesleyan men’s and women’s track and field turned in a strong, balanced showing at the 2026 Ashland Jud Logan Light Giver Invitational against a deep D-I and D-II field.
Buckhannon-Upshur’s Lady Bucs suffered two tough losses, falling 46-34 to Fairmont Senior after a third-quarter slump and 42-40 at Elkins on a late 3-pointer.
Barbour Community Health Association has promoted Sonja Mitchell to radiology director, expanding her oversight of radiology operations across its Barbour County clinics.
