The 83rd West Virginia Strawberry Festival began with the coronation of Queen Kourtney Jones and King Bryce Cogar, marking the start of a week of parades, entertainment, and community celebrations in Buckhannon.
The 83rd Annual West Virginia Strawberry Festival opened in Jawbone Park on Saturday with community leaders celebrating decades of tradition, family, and local pride, inviting attendees to enjoy parades, food, live entertainment, and strawberry-themed festivities all week.
Buckhannon Community Theatre’s vibrant production of “Alice in Wonderland,” featuring a diverse cast and whimsical costumes, opens this weekend at the Colonial Arts Center, offering family-friendly entertainment.
Salon Meraki & Spa marked the grand opening of its expanded spa, introducing IV infusion therapy and aesthetic injections alongside its existing beauty and wellness services through a new partnership with Appalachian Revival.
West Virginia Wesleyan College is launching a fully online, post-master’s Certificate in Addiction Counseling this fall to help address substance use disorders in West Virginia and the broader Appalachian region.
Leadership Upshur and the Upshur Parish House are inviting residents of all ages to a free Community Skills Share event on May 7, featuring practical workshops, demonstrations and door prizes to foster learning and community connection.
Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School students will bring laughter and enchantment to the stage with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” They invite the community to enjoy their free performances on April 25 and 26.
The Buckhannon River Watershed Association hosted a downtown event to honor volunteers, board members, and community supporters while unveiling a new Stewardship Program and the Jack Barker Memorial Paddle to launch the paddling season.
The Buckhannon River Watershed Association is launching a series of spring events — including river cleanups, volunteer recognition, and a memorial canoe race — to boost community engagement and conservation of local waterways.
The Upshur Parish House has welcomed a new team member.
