B-U’s Shreve runs past competion and takes first place in Bearcat Invitational

The Ohio-bound slow lane on the Silver Memorial Bridge is closed after an expansion joint failed. Fabricating a replacement could take nine months or more, extending the closure on the busy U.S. 35 crossing.

Upshur County Sheriff Mike Coffman said missing person Billy Heater has been found safe. Law enforcement continues to deliver supplies, check on residents and monitor for looting around the county.

The 2026 National Youth Science Camp welcomes delegates from nearly 50 states and eight nations for three fully funded weeks of STEAM learning, diplomacy and outdoor adventure in West Virginia. The prestigious program has shaped young leaders for more than 60 years.

The Buckhannon City Council will hold a special meeting on July 30, 2026. View the meeting agenda.

Thomas Glen Black, 76, of Buckhannon, WV, died on July 22, 2026. A handyman, avid collector, fisherman, and devoted Mountaineers fan, he was a member of the Buckhannon Moose Lodge and Elks.

Two official funds are collecting financial donations to support flood recovery needs across Upshur County. The City of Buckhannon and Upshur County Commission will oversee the distribution of funds to those most in need, including residents facing severe damage or displacement.