Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for June 14, 2026

Buckhannon’s July 3 Festival Friday at Jawbone Park will feature live music, food vendors, kids activities and fireworks. The evening also includes a special ceremony recognizing the United States’ 250th anniversary.

Governor Patrick Morrisey has launched the America250 Poetry Contest, inviting West Virginians of all ages to submit original poems honoring West Virginia and the United States.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is delisting the northeastern bulrush after conservation efforts helped the wetland plant recover.

WVU researcher Anand Mishra helped develop a soft, squishy robotic hand that gently inspects and harvests delicate fruits like strawberries and avocados using tactile and visual sensors.

Explore notable June 14–20 moments in West Virginia history, from botanist Betty Bartholomew’s legacy at WVU and civil rights leader T. G. Nutter’s work to the Cass Scenic Railroad’s first passenger run.

Comedian Darren Knight (Southern Momma) brings Southern Momma & Friends Live to Clarksburg’s Robinson Grand on Aug. 7, 2026 at 7:30 p.m., with Red Squirrel and Nicole Starnes. Tickets are on sale now.