Storybook-themed West Virginia Strawberry Festival returns May 10 with new attractions

Catch a full week of Upshur County sports from May 11–17, featuring baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, and track & field. Highlights include a girls lacrosse state playoff, regional tournaments, the South Regional track championship, and the boys lacrosse state title game.

Meet Buckhannon-Upshur senior Mallory Moss, a four-year lacrosse player and cross-country standout whose favorite moment was making states as a team.

Buckhannon-Upshur’s young Lady Buc tennis team battled through a rebuilding-year regional at John Marshall, coming up winless but showing grit.

Buckhannon-Upshur’s tennis Bucs were knocked out in regional play at John Marshall, falling in both singles and doubles against higher-seeded opponents. Coach Jason Rock praised the team’s effort, attitude, and representation as the tournament closed out the 2026 season.

Buckhannon’s 84th West Virginia Strawberry Festival kicked off at Jawbone Park on Saturday with the lighting of the festival flame, launching a week-long “Strawberry Fiesta” celebration.

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced updated 2026 boating regulations, including changes to horsepower restrictions on several lakes.