Brian Bergstrom

Brian Bergstrom

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Buckhannon born and raised, Brian earned a degree in computer science from Yale University before returning to his hometown to serve as the editor of The Record Delta for 15 years. My Buckhannon is the intoxicating fusion of his love of technology, journalism and this wonderful community in the heart of West Virginia. Brian is an avid tea drinker.

Big news: We’re simplifying our membership system

Hi My Buckhannon readers— Good news! We’re simplifying our membership system. About time, right? Our paywall was a bit of a mess. Technically, it was working as designed. But it…

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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Upshur County

The National Weather Service office in Charleston has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for much of central West Virginia, stretching from Clarksburg to Beckley and into Virginia. All of Upshur…

Thunderstorm Lightning

Fall in love with fresh food: Pita My Heart opens today

Today is the day the pita will steal your heart. That’s right: Buckhannon’s newest downtown eatery, Pita My Heart, will officially start serving their signature sandwiches, salads and smoothies for…

Pita My Heart Crew

Update: Police identify two killed in Thursday wreck

The Buckhannon Police Department has released the names of two people who were killed in a wreck at the intersection of Route 33 and Childers Run Road Thursday evening. According…

Fatal wreck on Route 33

Warning: Fire danger very high today

The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement Wednesday morning warning West Virginia residents that dry conditions and gusty winds will result in a very high fire risk throughout…

firefighter forest fire

C.J. Maggies restaurant reopens after smoke scare

One of Buckhannon’s most well known restaurants reopened normally Sunday morning after repairs were made to an HVAC unit that malfunctioned, sending smoke into the establishment late Saturday night. Photos…

CJ Maggies Fire

In Like a Lion

As bouts of thundersnow rumbled through Upshur County on Friday afternoon, we were busy cleaning out some photos from the winter months. Here are a few My Buckhannon founder Brian…

One year ago: A spring snow

Exactly one year ago today, a couple inches of fluffy snow blanketed Buckhannon just as spring arrived. Enjoy of few photos of our feathery friends as they enjoyed a surprise…

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