Buckhannon: Then and Now. Join us in showcasing the landmarks of Upshur County throughout history and today.
Pictured here is the bottom of Amalia Drive – leading to today’s WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital. Today, this is the site of the WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital Physician Offices.
Marie-Luise Elisabeth Busz Flor, 89, of Buckhannon and formerly of the Eden/Gaines Community, Rock Cave, WV, passed away on May 9, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was an active church and senior center member and an artist.
See the agenda for the City of Buckhannon Water Board meeting scheduled for May 14, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action. Stay informed on upcoming water board business and decisions affecting the community.
Nine Buckhannon-Upshur High School sophomores signed certificates committing to the county’s first MedEd program. The free WVU Medicine-backed pathway offers hands-on training, classroom instruction and a paid internship at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
West Virginia Wesleyan College will launch a sport management concentration in its MBA starting fall 2026, pairing seven core business courses with five sport-focused classes taught by industry experts.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey appointed Charleston native and avid hunter LeFlore Barbour Lucas to the West Virginia Natural Resources Commission, filling an at-large seat representing sportsmen and women statewide.
WVU Davis College’s Futures Markets and Commodity Prices course takes students beyond the textbook with hands-on labs using real trading platforms to explore ag, energy and metals markets.
