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Buckhannon, WV

TENNERTON, W.Va. (WV News) — Buckhannon-Upshur's Zach Calef-Boring starred both at the plate and on the mound, going 3-for-4 with two runs and an RBI while surrendering just three runs on five hits while striking out six and walking two to lead the Buccaneers to a come from behind 6-3 home win against the Grafton Bearcats on Monday evening.

Calef-Boring leads B-U baseball past Grafton, 6-3

TENNERTON, W.Va. (WV News) — Fueled by a hot start offensively, the Buckhannon-Upshur Buccaneer softball team pulled away early with a six-run outing in the bottom of the first inning before cruising to a five-inning home win over the Grafton Bearcats on Monday evening, 11-3. “It was a good team effort and big win for us. They are a talented team and made things interesting with a rally in the third inning but I thought we responded well. Our energy stayed positive and that allowed us to come out on top,” Buckhannon-Upshur softball coach Levi Bender said.

Buccaneers explode early, hold off Bearcats for 11-3 home win

The Preston Knights’ boys’ lacrosse program began its 2023 campaign this past week and fell to the Morgantown Mohigans and the Capital Cougars. The game against Morgantown came last Thursday, and the hosting Knights suffered a 25-0 defeat. Sixteen different Mohigans found the back of the net with Nate Kupec recording a game-high five goals.

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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — At some point this year, opponents are not going to allow JJ Wetherholt to beat them. That day, however, was not Saturday. For the second consecutive game, Xavier found itself facing WVU’s preternaturally hot second baseman in a critical situation and chose to pitch to him. And for the second straight game, Wetherholt made the Musketeers pay. After stroking a walk-off RBI hit on Friday night to give the Mountaineers a 5-4 win, the sophomore sensation went one better on Saturday, crushing a three-run homer well over the left-centerfield fence to give WVU a 6-2 lead. That smash capped a 4-for-5 day at the plate, which included a double off the top of the same fence, three RBI and three runs scored, not to mention a diving grab of a twisting popup that was blown all over the right side of the field by a wind that at times gusted to more than 40 mph.

Pitching to WVU's Wetherholt, facing Traxel again a recipe for opponent doom

Fairmont, WV

FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WV News) — When Hayden Jones was pulled after pitching 5 1/3 innings, he had faith in Blake Straight, who relieved him on the mound. With Fairmont Senior leading by two runs in the bottom of the sixth, East Fairmont had runners at the corners with one out. Straight took the mound and induced a 6-4-3 double play to end the inning.

Fairmont Senior's pitching, fielding lead Polar Bears past Bees

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — West Virginia University will offer additional financial assistance to incoming first-time freshmen with the launch of the WVU Pledge, a last-dollar-in aid program for qualifying Promise Scholarship recipients, set to begin with the fall 2023 semester. “It is imperative that we remove as many...

Gee announces WVU Pledge, new scholarship for West Virginia University students

Philippi, WV

PHILIPPI, W.Va. (WV News) — The Philippi Convention and Visitors Bureau recently held a ceremony to welcome Beauty in the Blade to the city. Owner Adriana Pancake Knight has always been interested in the beauty industry and in helping people feel good about themselves. As she pondered how to combine both of her interests, Knight decided to focus on microblading professionally.

Philippi (West Virginia) CVB welcomes Beauty in the Blade

Keyser, WV

KEYSER, W.Va. (WV News) - Keyser High School has announced the nominees for the 2023 Jonah E…

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BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — The Buckhannon Upshur Camera Club was pleased to participate in the annual Maple Syrup Festival held in Pickens. Numerous Camera Club photographers displayed 119 photos to the multitude of guests who attended the spring festival held under sunny skies. Event chairpersons, Anthony and Dawn Ovies as...

Buckhannon, West Virginia, Upshur Camera Club participates in Maple Syrup Festival

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — Despite the challenges facing West Virginia University, President E. Gordon Gee was optimistic during his spring State of the University address Monday morning. “The state of West Virginia University is strong, and we will be even stronger in the decades to come,” Gee said....

Gee addresses West Virginia University budget shortage in State of the University address

Maryland State

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. – West Virginia Wesleyan College has received a $1,000 grant from the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund to support its high tunnel. The funds will be used to install a sink and irrigation system. “This will allow us to wash the produce before donating to local community organizations and...

West Virginia Wesleyan College receives $1,000 grant from Weyerhaeuser for high tunnel project

Virginia State

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — When the 132nd class of West Virginia Wesleyan graduates celebrate their graduation, they and their guests will hear from Wesleyan alum and outgoing board of trustees chair Caroline Rapking ’79. The commencement will be held 10 a.m., May 6 in the John D. Rockefeller Physical...

West Virginia Wesleyan grad, board chair Caroline Rapking will deliver commencement address

Bridgeport, WV

Shinnston, WV

SHINNSTON, W.Va. (WV News) — Ruth Fogel, 85, of Shinnston, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. She was born in Erie Community, June 14, 1937, a daughter of the late Junior George Tucker and Wilma Katherine Dunn Drummond.

Ruth Fogel

Lewis County, WV

Weston, WV

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. (WV News) – The Region VII Planning & Development Council will be hosting a listening session on Thursday for residents of Upshur and Lewis County at 1 p.m. at the Lewis County Courthouse commission meeting room located at 110 Center Avenue, Weston. Region VII staff are looking for input from communities throughout the state.

Broadband listening session for Upshur, Lewis counties set Thursday in Weston

FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WV News) — Fairmont State University’s College of Liberal Arts, Performing and Community Arts has announced its spring lineup of events, which will include both free and ticketed concerts and shows for the community to enjoy. Throughout April, the university will hold a series of three...

Fairmont State University Community Arts to hold both free & ticketed programs throughout spring

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. (WV News) – For ramp lovers, the month of April is the time of the year to enjoy the savory flavor of the wild leek that is so popular in West Virginia and a true mountaineer culinary tradition, both eating them and hunting for them in the woods.

Ramps and reading: Upshur Library's annual ramp dinner returns with Appalachian Extravaganza

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WV News) — Bridgeport City Council met Monday night and unanimously approved the municipal budget for next fiscal year. Mayor Andy Lang praised Finance Director Sharon Hinkle and department heads for their diligence the past few months in helping developing the spending plan.

Bridgeport (West Virginia) City Council approves municipal budget

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Tim Casey, 70, of Charleston, has struggled for 20 years with essential tremor (ET), which caused him to lose control over movement in his hands, drastically reducing his quality of life. But his life fundamentally improved after he became the 100th recipient of the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute’s (RNI) high-intensity focused ultrasound treatment.

WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute restores quality of life for essential tremor patient

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Photo Gallery I: West Virginia Mountaineers - Iowa State Cyclones

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Exclusive images from West Virginia's critical 76-71 win over Iowa State on Wednesday night at...

Photo Gallery I: West Virginia Mountaineers - Iowa State Cyclones

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