City of Buckhannon: Expect traffic disruption on North Spring Street Monday, March 1

Fairmont State’s 2026-2027 Presidential Speaker Series opens Sept. 1 with Rajiv Vinnakota discussing higher education’s civic responsibility. The lineup also includes Jean Michel Habineza, Joe Manchin III, John Milas and Sean Astin.

Governor Patrick Morrisey is seeking public input on draft rules for the West Virginia Military Hall of Fame. Veterans, military families and residents may submit feedback on nomination, selection and induction standards through Sept. 11.

Wesleyan announced four new programs to make the Buckhannon-based private college more affordable: a Tuition Lock Guarantee, the Home Among the Hills Program, Wesleyan Promise Plus and the Access Advantage Program to help students access scholarships, grants and other aid.

West Virginia created a Future Fund in 2014 to preserve coal and gas wealth, but restrictive conditions kept it empty. Had the state deposited just 3% of severance taxes annually, the fund could hold about $219 million today.

See the agenda for the Upshur County Commission meeting on August 27, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.

The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.