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

Buckhannon Community Theatre development director offers sneak peek into 2025 season

BCT Volunteer Development Director Katie Loudin receives a generous donation from the Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur President Dave Long. (Photo by Monica Zalaznik)

BUCKHANNON – Buckhannon Community Theatre has mapped out the rest of the 2024 season and officially announced its plans for 2025. Katie Loudin, volunteer development director for Buckhannon Community Theatre, attended the June 4 Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur meeting to […]

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