All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Upshur County Sheriff: Man dies after slipping into Middle Fork River

Harold Feagans, 71, of St. Albans, died after slipping and falling into the Middle Fork River near Boy Scout Camp Road.

A man died Sunday after slipping into the Middle Fork River.

According to a press release from the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office, Harold Feagans, 71, of St. Albans, “had gone to the riverbank, slipped and fallen into the river,” according to the release. He was pronounced dead at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

The incident occurred in the vicinity of 700 Boy Scout Camp Road, according to the release.

“The investigation of the cause of death is ongoing,” the release states.

Share this story:

Local Businesses

Subscribe Today  ›

RECENT Stories

Benito Moreno Rodriguez

Benito Moreno Rodriguez, 75, of Buckhannon, died June 22, 2025, is survived by two children, eight grandchildren, numerous siblings, and will be cremated according to his wishes.

Elizabeth Rosalee (Betty Rose) Forssell

Elizabeth Rosalee (Betty Rose) Forssell, 94, a beloved homemaker, community leader, and grandmother who grew up near Buckhannon, WV, passed away in Williamsburg, VA, after a long struggle with dementia.

FFA members brighten Holbrook Nursing Home with flowers and friendship

FFA members brightened Holbrook Nursing Home by planting flowers and spending time with residents, fostering intergenerational connections and community spirit through gardening and shared stories.

Moon Flower opens first satellite store at Delmonte Market in Elkins

Moon Flower Hemp, a woman-owned craft cannabis shop, is opening its first satellite location inside Elkins’s Delmonte Market, offering exclusive products, infused drinks, educational support and special perks for early customers.

Buckhannon Community Theatre’s ‘The Lion King Kids’ set to roar at Colonial Arts Center this weekend

Buckhannon Community Theatre will present Disney’s The Lion King Kids on June 20 and 21 at the Colonial Arts Center, showcasing young local talent in a family-friendly production directed by Ella McNeish.

Buckhannon Consolidated Public Works Board Agenda: June 26, 2025

The City of Buckhannon Consolidated Public Works Board has released the agenda for its upcoming June 26, 2025, meeting.

B-U’s Landon Marple earns All-State baseball honors

Buckhannon-Upshur senior Landon Marple, who led his team in multiple offensive categories, was named to the West Virginia Sports Writers Association Class AAAA All-State Baseball Team as an Honorable Mention.

WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital’s Kelly Povroznik earns certification in integrative and functional nutrition

Kelly Povroznik, Director of Food and Nutrition Services at WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital, has earned certification as an Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner, bringing advanced holistic nutrition expertise to her patients and community.

Upshur County Sheriff Mike Coffman says numerous community complaints led to vape shop raids

Community complaints about Upshur County vape shops selling to minors prompted a months-long investigation that led to multi-agency raids, seizure of $500,000 in illegal products, and an ongoing probe with arrests likely.

Keep In Touch

Facebook-f Instagram

Privacy Policy * Terms & Conditions * Contest Rules

Copyright 2025 – My Town WV LLC