Buckhannon City Council approved a new round of park upgrades and repairs, from security cameras and a revamped kayak-friendly boat ramp to new basketball hoops, fountains, restroom fixes and playground borders.
Randy Sanders was sworn in for another term as Buckhannon city recorder this month. First appointed in 2019, he pledged to continue serving residents with clarity, fairness and respect.
The latest Buckhannon buzz includes Relay for Life, a transmission line open house, a new Amish farm stand and more.
A man was charged with malicious assault after police said he shot a person in the back with a BB or pellet gun from a passing car in Buckhannon. He allegedly told police he had been involved in other shooting incidents that night as well.
A man was arrested after allegedly causing a two-vehicle collision while impaired by a controlled substance, resulting in serious injury.
West Virginia Wesleyan College is making a leadership change in its cross country and track and field programs. The college will immediately begin a national search for its next head coach.
Nearly 400 swimmers will converge on Upshur County as the Buckhannon Splashers host the 2026 NCWV Summer Swim League Championships. The two-day meet begins Friday at Upshur County Recreational Park.
Bonnie’s Bus will offer 3D mammograms and breast care education Aug. 11-14 in Rock Cave, Martinsburg, West Milford, Ivydale and Mill Creek. Free screenings are available for eligible uninsured West Virginia women age 40 and older.
LUCAS will offer low-dose lung cancer screenings in Buckhannon Aug. 14, Summersville Aug. 12 and Philippi Aug. 13. Appointments require a physician’s order and must be scheduled at least 14 days ahead.
Vandalia Health Webster Memorial Hospital honored cardiac rehabilitation nurse Veronica Arnold, RN, with the DAISY Award for her compassionate care, clinical expertise and support of patients and colleagues.
The Buckhannon City Council will meet on July 16, 2026. View the meeting agenda.
The Upshur County Commission will meet July 16, 2026. View the meeting agenda.
Opal Annabelle Brown, 96, passed away on July 12, 2026. A cherished family matriarch, she will be remembered for her deep faith, joyful spirit, Southern cooking, and devotion to her loved ones.
Community Bulletin
Job seekers in Upshur County can browse local help-wanted ads in one place on My Buckhannon's job listings page, where every opening comes from an established local employer or community partner.
WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital earned two 2026 American Heart Association awards for evidence-based rural heart failure and coronary artery disease care. The honors recognize its commitment to better outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality.
A man was charged with DUI and child neglect after deputies said he crossed a double yellow line in a blind curve and struck a pickup truck while his 1-year-old son was in the U-Haul he was driving.
