Buckhannon City Council passes $6.8M budget prioritizing employee pay raises

Age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss in older adults, but early detection and today’s treatments can slow progression and help preserve central vision.

West Virginia healthcare facilities are cutting healthcare-associated infections, with notable drops in CLABSIs and CAUTIs, according to the CDC’s 2024 report.

Jerin Westfall poured in 32 points and 18 rebounds as Buckhannon-Upshur dominated Elkins 61-44 in Big 10 play Monday night. Xavier Robinette added 18 as the Bucs took control early, pushed the lead to 20, and improved to 10-5 (5-3).

Nina Sharp Hebb has been named director of entertainment for Elkins’ new Railyard Event & Conference Center, bringing 30+ years of industry experience to shape programming in its 410-seat theater.

Buckhannon City Council unanimously agreed to support Appalachian Impact’s bid for a T-Mobile Hometown Grant to spruce up an outdoor space beside its Main Street building.

A man wanted on numerous charges was arrested near Helvetia on Feb. 11 after weeks on the run, following an extensive investigation by the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office.