West Virginia’s drug-impaired driving enforcement campaign will run Aug. 13 through Sept. 1. The GHSP is urging drivers impaired by marijuana, medications or other substances to arrange a safe ride.
Three WVU Extension Junior Firefighter Camp graduates have joined the Bridgeport Fire Department. Justice Heater, Bryant Sponaugle and Gabriel Skidmore credit the camp with building the skills, teamwork and dedication needed for firefighting careers.
Flood debris pickup in Upshur County is entering its final phase. Residents should place remaining debris out within two days and call or text 304-439-4698 if they have a large amount or believe their location was missed.
SNAP recipients in Upshur and six other West Virginia counties have until Aug. 20, 2026, to report food lost during severe storms. Eligible households can request replacement benefits through their local DoHS office or by calling 1-877-716-1212.
Upshur Parish House will host Back-to-School Support Days Aug. 17 in Buckhannon and Aug. 19 in Rock Cave. Local students can receive hygiene kits, socks, water bottles and limited school supplies while supplies last.
WVU Medicine now operates the region’s largest da Vinci robotic surgical fleet, with 41 systems across its hospitals. The technology expands access to precise, minimally invasive procedures that can improve safety, recovery and outcomes.
Upshur County and Buckhannon will begin substantial damage determinations this week for properties in the Special Flood Hazard Area affected by the July 21-22 flooding. Findings may trigger permitting, mitigation or compliance steps during recovery.
Buckhannon’s Aug. 10-14 calendar includes public board meetings and Colonial Arts Center events, along with flood recovery announcements about park closures, debris collection and permit fees.
Lauren Spadafore Gall is the new executive director of the Buckhannon-Upshur Chamber of Commerce. She plans to connect with local businesses, strengthen Chamber support and create events that bring the community together after July’s flooding.
The 25th annual Ride for Life Dice Run will travel about 135 miles through six West Virginia counties Aug. 15 while benefiting the American Cancer Society.
