Red Cross to present Pillowcase Project Emergency Preparedness program March 4

Buckhannon-Upshur’s 10th-ranked Lady Bucs returned from spring break and notched Big 10 wins over Lincoln (6-4) and East Fairmont (14-2). After rallying past Lincoln with timely hits and a Pastorius save, B-U erupted for a nine-run second inning vs.

West Virginia Wesleyan swept Salem University in Buckhannon, with both the women’s and men’s tennis teams earning 6-1 non-conference wins. The women took key singles and doubles points, while the men rolled with five straight-set singles victories.

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The Buckhannon-Upshur Chamber of Commerce is hiring a full-time executive director to lead operations, grow membership, coordinate events and strengthen community partnerships. The role offers a flexible schedule; applications are now being accepted.

A candidate forum is set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at WVWC’s Performing Arts Center, hosted by the B-U Chamber of Commerce, My Buckhannon and WVWC Student Senate. The event will feature candidates running for county commission, board of education and city council.

Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital now offers ultrasound-guided breast biopsy, bringing a highly accurate, minimally invasive option for evaluating suspicious breast areas closer to home.