West Virginia Strawberry Festival parade routes and parking restrictions announced

Newly elected Justices James W. “Bill” Flanigan and H.L. Kirkpatrick were sworn in this week to the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia after certification of the May 2026 election results.

West Virginia hunters harvested 12,006 bearded turkeys in the 2026 spring gobbler season, up 12.3% from 2025 and above both five- and 10-year averages.

Buckhannon’s June 15–20 calendar includes curbside recycling pickup June 16, a City Council meeting June 17, and the Almost Heaven BBQ Bash June 18–20—West Virginia’s only nationally sanctioned BBQ competition.

WVU researcher Avishek Choudhury has won the NSF’s prestigious CAREER award to study how clinicians’ trust in AI shifts during patient-care decisions.

Kids ages 8-17 can take a free 15- to 20-minute introductory flight during Young Eagles Day on July 18 at Upshur County Regional Airport. Pre-registration opens Tuesday, June 16, with limited spots available.

More than 6,500 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies are headed to West Virginia veterans, active-duty members and military families through Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council’s annual Gift of Caring event.