BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — St. Joseph’s Hospital is now providing drive-by testing for the COVID-19 virus.
Those needing a test must have a doctor’s order and are asked to call 304-473-2161 and remain in their vehicle upon arrival to the hospital. They will be instructed when to drive into the lane for the testing. Patients will not have to leave their vehicle for the test.
Drive-by testing will be available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Mountain East Conference preseason softball poll picked Fairmont State and Charleston as division favorites, with West Virginia Wesleyan projected fourth in the South and coaches casting the votes.
Aidan Anderson scored 33 and Point Park dominated the glass and free throws to beat West Virginia Wesleyan 83-67 despite a second-half rally led by Jaden Westfall.
West Virginia Wesleyan’s stifling second-half defense fueled a 65-46 road win over Point Park, with Emma Witt scoring 21 and Allie Daniels grabbing 13 rebounds as the Lady Bobcats improved to 12-4.
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