Zeno Street to Close Monday for Sewer Line Repairs

The Lady Bucs open their 2026 season Saturday against Parkersburg under first-year coach Rosie Shackleford. A young roster, guided by four senior captains, aims to compete with confidence, chemistry and fight while building for the future.

West Virginia Wesleyan was picked seventh in the 2026 MEC men’s cross country preseason poll. Defending champion Charleston claimed the top spot with 10 first-place votes, while the season begins Sept. 3.

Registration is open for West Virginia’s Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop, Sept. 25–27 at Cacapon Resort State Park. The $225 event offers more than 20 hands-on classes in hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation for women of all skill levels.

John Forester came to St. Joseph’s Hospital as an interim leader. Inspired by the hospital’s committed staff and potential, the veteran WVU Medicine executive will now stay and build its next chapter as the permanent president and CEO.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey celebrated the opening of North Central West Virginia Airport’s new passenger terminal, designed to expand air service and spur regional growth. The state also provided nearly $2 million to help complete a connecting taxiway.

West Virginians are invited to help design the new WV Office of Entrepreneurship logo. Concepts, descriptions or finished designs reflecting the state’s entrepreneurial spirit are due Aug. 31 by email to ltaylor@wvsos.gov.