Down power line on Amalia Drive cuts power to west Buckhannon

Hello, Buckhannon! Black Balloon Day brings a full slate of addiction awareness workshops Friday at Mountain CAP, plus a memorial balloon tribute at 6:30 p.m. Also on tap: free bluegrass at the Colonial, Special Olympics volunteer needs, open interviews at the hospital and more!

Appalachia’s ancient, unglaciated forests are a living pharmacy, rich in medicinal and aromatic plants shaped by centuries of Indigenous land stewardship, says WVU’s Kirsten Stephan.

Jennifer Cooper drops her debut single “Facebook Friends” March 9 on all streaming platforms. The upbeat pop track turns an unexpected friend request into a sharp, relatable story of nostalgia, confusion, boundaries, and growth—introducing Cooper as a fresh new voice in pop.

A 34-year-old man was arrested on an escape charge after authorities say he left a rehab program and failed to report back to home confinement supervision. Bail was set at $45,000 cash only.

Fred Eberle Technical Center named Chase Ryan and Alexis Johnson Students of the Month for December and January.

A Buckhannon man was arrested after allegedly grabbing a woman by the throat with both hands and choking her during an argument. Bail was set at $15,000 cash only, according to a criminal complaint filed in Upshur County Magistrate Court.