Buckhannon woman arrested for child neglect with injury after minors become ill

The Elizabeth Zane Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is planning a community celebration in Upshur County for America’s 250th birthday.

WVU Medicine has approved more than $350 million in new capital projects—pending regulatory approval—across West Virginia plus sites in Maryland and Ohio.

Upshur County Schools enters its final standardized testing window April 27–May 7, with leaders set to review new ELA and math data as the district works toward 2028–29 proficiency goals.

Notable moments from April 19–25 in West Virginia history include the births of acclaimed writers, musicians, and leaders, plus Lincoln’s 1863 proclamation paving the way for statehood.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey reappointed Jason Henderson and named Timothy Craig Jennings and Jonathan Board to the Fairmont State University Board of Governors.

Problem Solver’s Consultants, a Buckhannon-based marketing agency, has been named the 2026 West Virginia Rural Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The honor will be presented May 6 in Fairmont during National Small Business Week.