All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Buckhannon City Council Agenda: August 7, 2025

The Buckhannon City Council released the agenda for its upcoming meeting scheduled for August 7, 2025.

Here is the agenda for the Buckhannon City Council meeting scheduled for August 7, 2025.

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