Appalachian Impact’s fifth annual “Reach for the Stars” gala will be held Oct. 17 at The Opera House with food, dancing and auctions. Proceeds will strengthen staffing, scholarships and expanded programs and spaces for middle-school students.
A new interactive children’s museum in Upshur County welcomed local Head Start students last week for an early look at the hands-on play spaces. The Appalachian Impact Adventure Center officially opens on Tuesday, April 21.
The inaugural West Virginia Community Band Festival on May 2 at Buckhannon-Upshur High School will bring together 11 bands from across the state. Expect a full day of live music plus craft vendors, food trucks and concessions.
BCT is putting a modern, fast-paced spin on Greek mythology with “The Iliad, The Odyssey and All of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less.” With audience interaction, rapid-fire role changes and an actual timer, the cast promises laughs — and maybe a lesson or two.
New Upshur County CVB Director Cadence Ringer is settling into her role with a focus on connection, communication and showcasing all Buckhannon has to offer.
B-UHS Crafts I students turned Buckhannon Academy first graders’ colorful monster drawings into handmade plushies using sewing, needle felting and embroidery.
Longspur Tracking and Outfitting brought their skills closer to home to recover Nyx, a dog missing across the Buckhannon area. The search relied on mapping tools, field experience and steady community tips to bring her safely home.
Tennerton Elementary will soon have new safety gates around its playground after two local businesses agreed to cover all materials and labor at no cost. The gates aim to prevent cars from cutting through the area during the school day and improve student safety.
Leadership Upshur’s 2025-2026 class closed out its final session with a hands-on service project and a team-building retreat. From painting a new community space to tackling a virtual reality escape room, participants put leadership lessons into action.
Buckhannon entrepreneur Tyler Boyd founded Falling Rock Postcard Co. to fill a surprising gap: West Virginia attractions often don’t have postcards.
