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

Upshur County Commission renews support as title sponsor for Leadership Upshur

The Upshur County Commission has renewed its title sponsorship for the 2025 Leadership Upshur program, demonstrating ongoing support for local leadership development and enabling the commission to select a participant for the nine-session course.
Brandon Tenney

The Upshur County Commission has renewed its support as title sponsor for Leadership Upshur’s upcoming session, continuing its commitment to local leadership development. Brandon Tenney, executive director of the Upshur County Development Authority, attended the commission’s July 10 meeting to […]

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