Two Wesleyan records broken at Jasmine Claggett Invitational

Fairmont State’s Board of Governors reviewed strategic planning, enrollment, student success, housing and finances. Updates highlighted community outreach, the First Flight retention initiative and new analytics tools to align programs with workforce demand.

A pandemic-era pharmacy job helped Hannah Muir find her calling at the intersection of education and healthcare. Scholarship support brought her to WVU, where she’s pursuing dual PharmD and MHA degrees to better serve patients and communities.

Washington wants states to shoulder more disaster recovery costs, but flood-prone West Virginia has invested little in resilience. As FEMA reforms advance, small communities could bear the consequences despite the state’s $1 billion reserve.

The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.

The 10th annual Buckhannon River Fest will honor the late April Pearson Keating with a new tree and plaque. The Saturday, Aug. 29 event at the River Walk will feature paddling, yoga, live music, food, art and environmental education.

Carpenter Crunch Time returns for Week 1 as the My Buckhannon panel picks seven football matchups. The slate features Bridgeport at B-U, Wesleyan’s opener at Post and NC State at Virginia.