About 2,000 newborn and postpartum supply kits are expected to reach West Virginia families through a federal program’s expansion, according to the Governor’s Office.
The Colonial Arts Center is seeking funds for equipment and a computer lab to help local musicians record and edit original work. It is also looking for a sponsor for Local Music Night.
This week in West Virginia history includes Chuck Yeager breaking the sound barrier, John Brown’s raid at Harpers Ferry and the birth of country musician “Stoney” Cooper.
Princeton English teacher Laura Presley, named West Virginia’s 2027 Teacher of the Year, says her experiences in 4-H helped prepare her for the classroom.
West Virginia is exploring outside management of Sharpe Hospital in Weston and Mitchell-Bateman Hospital in Huntington. Both would remain state-owned, with proposals expected later in 2026.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
