Buckhannon: Then and Now. Join us in showcasing Upshur County throughout history and today.
The “Flora Hughes” riverboat was named in honor of Draper Camden Hughes wife. This excursion boat and sand barge acted as a carrier of sand and stone between Buckhannon and Hampton. This boat was also a pleasure riding boat on the weekends along the Buckhannon River, near the modern day “Poe Bridge”. Materials shipped along the Buckhannon River were used for local building projects.
Buckhannon officials say the new, taller Jawbone Park stage was built without ADA access. The Public Works Board is now weighing ramp and lift options.
Buckhannon’s Feb. 9–13 calendar includes a Feb. 12 Water Board meeting, Feb. 13 bulky goods pickup (call by Feb. 11), and an artist reception for Al Tucker’s “My Photo Finish” at the Colonial Arts Center. The city also urges winter weather safety as conditions rapidly change.
WVU Extension’s West Virginia Small Farm Conference returns Feb. 26–28 in Charleston, offering 23,000 small farm families education, new tech ideas and networking to boost efficiency and profits.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey says the IJDC approved nearly $9 million for five West Virginia water and sewer projects to boost reliability and support growth.
Leadership Upshur’s 2025-2026 class closed out its final session with a hands-on service project and a team-building retreat. From painting a new community space to tackling a virtual reality escape room, participants put leadership lessons into action.
Buckhannon-Upshur High School will host a WV Higher Education Policy Commission financial aid rep Thursday, Feb. 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for walk-in help with FAFSA, the Promise Scholarship, WV Invests Grant and other aid as key deadlines near.
