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

Buckhannon Water Board Agenda: December 12, 2024

Here is the agenda for the City of Buckhannon Water Board meeting scheduled for December 12, 2024.

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