Pretty Peonies Parlor is launching Art Through Emotion sessions led by recovery coach Nick Folmsbee to offer pay-what-you-can mixed-media classes for emotional healing, with donations of art and supplies requested.
Friends, family and neighbors will hold a fundraiser Saturday at Buckhannon-Upshur High School — featuring yard-sale booths and a cornhole tournament — to support Gary Hershman as he recovers from a traumatic workplace brain injury.
On Aug. 16, WV Hillbilly Days at North Buckhannon Riverfront Park will offer free admission, a car show, vendor fair, live music, and a ticketed hog roast hosted by JAWS BBQ.
Family-owned Appalachian Charm Company opens in Buckhannon Aug. 15-16, offering handmade soaps, lotions, wax melts, custom shirts and toys, with goodie-bag giveaways and plans to expand inventory and hours.
Emergency management plays a crucial yet often overlooked role in preparing communities for disasters, coordinating response plans, supporting recovery efforts, and ensuring safety during events like floods, protests, and other emergencies.
Emergency management in Upshur County involves extensive planning, coordination, and community partnerships to prepare for and respond to a wide range of disasters, with efforts highlighted during National Emergency Management Awareness Month.
Uncommon Grounds Coffee Company will host its first large community cookout at Camp Mahonegon on August 2 to bring West Virginians together, raise mental health awareness, and fundraise for suicide prevention initiatives.
The Upshur Parish House will honor the legacy of Rev. Barry Moll with its first-ever memorial golf scramble and community picnic, inviting all to celebrate his lasting impact through friendly competition, food, and fellowship.
The Upshur Parish House has launched its annual Back-to-School Backpack Program, seeking donations of new school supplies and hygiene items to help local students return to class prepared and confident.
Buckhannon Community Theatre will present the musical Mamma Mia! at the Colonial Arts Center starting July 12, featuring ABBA hits, lively performances, and a cast assembled from across the region.
