WVU Davis College grad student Taryn Chima is advancing sheep health research with support from the American Lamb Board Fellowship, analyzing large-scale data and processing 1,000+ blood samples.
Mayor Robbie Skinner joined the Upshur County Honor Guard and local leaders at Heavner Cemetery to honor those who died in military service.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey says West Virginia faces a projected $40 million TANF deficit after pandemic-era spending levels lingered, putting childcare subsidies, school clothing vouchers and other family services at risk.
Patricia Brown Kelley, 62, of Buckhannon, WV, went home to be with the Lord on May 22, 2026. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.
Donald Todd Jeffers, 64, of Clarksburg, WV, died May 23, 2026, at River Oaks Healthcare Center. He was a longtime truck driver and is survived by his wife, Donna Marie Salazar, and family.
Virginia Frances “Ginny” Smith, 64, of Buckhannon, WV, died May 20, 2026, at her home. She was a veterinary technician, devoted to Sand Run Baptist Church, and loved music, travel, and crocheting gifts for others.
