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The City of Buckhannon's Waste Collection Department is hiring one full-time garbage truck collection helper, starting at $15 an hour with full city benefits, a work boot allowance and clothing provided. Applications are due August 17. Read more →
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Here is the agenda for the Upshur County Commission meeting scheduled for August 13, 2026.
Flood debris pickup in Upshur County is entering its final phase. Residents should place remaining debris out within two days and call or text 304-439-4698 if they have a large amount or believe their location was missed.
West Virginia’s Fire Commission has failed for 50 years to produce a legally required fire prevention plan, despite the state’s high residential fire death rate. Officials now aim to complete the first comprehensive plan by fall 2026.
SNAP recipients in Upshur and six other West Virginia counties have until Aug. 20, 2026, to report food lost during severe storms. Eligible households can request replacement benefits through their local DoHS office or by calling 1-877-716-1212.
Upshur Parish House will host Back-to-School Support Days Aug. 17 in Buckhannon and Aug. 19 in Rock Cave. Local students can receive hygiene kits, socks, underwear, water bottles and limited school supplies while available.
WVU Medicine now operates the region’s largest da Vinci robotic surgical fleet, with 41 systems across its hospitals. The technology expands access to precise, minimally invasive procedures that can improve safety, recovery and outcomes.
The Upshur County Commission will retain the Hampton Community Building after receiving no bids for the property. Commissioners plan to revisit the issue in 120 days.
