February 19, 2021

UK COVID variant detected in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Three cases of the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7, or more commonly referred to as the UK Variant, have been detected in West Virginia.

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City budget: Street, police departments’ allocations make up largest slices of general fund

BUCKHANNON – When the City of Buckhannon passed its 1 percent sales tax in 2019, city officials pledged to use the money to invest in

Katie Kuba February 19, 2021

Gov. Justice lessens restrictions on several types of businesses, schools, social gatherings, and more

CHARLESTON — During Friday’s briefing, Gov. Justice announced that, after numerous discussions with members of the West Virginia pandemic response leadership team and other state

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Dorse E. Gillum

Dorse E. Gillum, 94, of Buckhannon, died on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Serenity Care Home. He was born on November 13, 1926, in Monongah,

My Buckhannon February 19, 2021

Pulmonary rehab at SJMH can help recovering COVID patients

WESTON, W.Va. – The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Departments of Weston’s Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital (SJMH) and Kingwood’s Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital (PMH) continue

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Weyerhaeuser funds safety upgrade at Hodgesville Elementary

HODGESVILLE — Hodgesville Elementary School is pleased to announce an upgrade for safety at the school. Weyerhaeuser Buckhannon presented Hodgesville Elementary School with $6,000 to

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Number of active COVID-19 cases in West Virginia drops below 10,000 on Friday

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources announced Friday that 295 new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the Mountain State. The

Brian Bergstrom February 19, 2021

Helen Ann Fisher Matheny

Helen Ann Fisher Matheny, 89, of Harpers Ferry, W.Va. passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at her residence. Born March 16, 1931 in Buckhannon,

My Buckhannon February 19, 2021

LUAC staff, volunteers explain what you need to know before adopting a new pet

BUCKHANNON – Are you pondering introducing a new furry, four-legged friend into your life, heart and home? The volunteers at the Lewis-Upshur Animal Control Facility

Monica Zalaznik February 19, 2021

New app offers remote connection, resources for those struggling with substance use disorder

A free smartphone app is now available for state residents who are searching for connection while struggling with substance use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic.

News Release February 19, 2021