Buckhannon-Upshur shook off early jitters and swept Braxton County 25-16, 25-4, 25-11 in its home volleyball opener. Avery Hamer led the Lady Bucs with 11 kills as the new-look squad improved to 1-2.
WVU’s Davis College is supporting efforts to restore the American chestnut by growing seedlings, preserving native West Virginia genetics and aiding ongoing breeding work. Blight killed billions of the trees in the early 1900s.
Findlay substitute Tyler Pawlicki scored less than three minutes after entering to hand West Virginia Wesleyan a 2-1 loss in Thursday’s season opener at Culpepper Stadium. Axel Chilet scored for the Bobcats.
Katherine Anderson, 76, born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on August 25, 2026. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, she leaves a legacy of love, faith, kindness, and compassion.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey ordered flags at West Virginia state facilities lowered to half-staff through Sept. 1 to honor Dolly Parton. He praised the late icon’s music, generosity and Imagination Library, which brought free books to children statewide.
Route 20 through downtown Buckhannon is expected to close overnight beginning in mid-September for work to extend the courthouse-area turn lane. Two-way traffic will continue during the day.
