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

Cheers to Nine Years: Caroline & Co. to celebrate 9th anniversary with big sale event Saturday

BUCKHANNON – A popular Buckhannon boutique will celebrate its ninth anniversary on Saturday with a special shopping event.

Caroline & Co. Boutique invites customers to their store at 33 East Main Street in Buckhannon from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 for a day of fun and fashion.

The special surprises on Saturday include:

  • The first 15 customers will receive 50% off one item, and all those lined up outside the door at opening will pop a balloon for an additional discount.
  • Spin the prize wheel for a discount all day.
  • A free signature Caroline & Co. birthday gift for those who spend $50 or more.
  • A free Dairy Queen ice cream cone coupon with any purchase.
  • Three Little Buds Flowers will be selling spring bouquets for just $25 — cash only!

During the event, you can shop new arrivals, tons of sale items and more.

The ninth-anniversary celebration includes six years at Northridge Plaza as Caroline’s Closet and three years on Main Street as the rebranded Caroline & Co. Boutique. Owner Jennifer Fluke said the move to Buckhannon’s historic downtown district has been a boom for business.

“Our move to Main Street was a huge turnaround for us,” Fluke said. “We have a beautiful downtown area. There’s a lot of foot traffic, and it’s nice being closer to West Virginia Wesleyan College. Being in the heart of downtown Buckhannon has been a game-changer for us.”

Fluke said one thing that sets Caroline & Co. apart is their commitment to researching fashion trends and finding the perfect products for their customers.

“We are pretty particular when we’re searching for items. We are consistently shopping for products and trying to find the right fit for our area,” Fluke said. “We research trends and bring those to Buckhannon, oftentimes ones you maybe haven’t seen yet. We also try to target shopping for all ages.”

Under the supervision of Director of E-Commerce and Marketing Lisa Karickhoff, Caroline and Co. has also embraced e-commerce. The small-town boutique has shipped to 47 states and has had much success in reaching customers nationwide. 

“Focusing on growth and expansion, not only in sales but also in the variety of products we carry, has allowed us to gain exposure over the last nine years. Not only do we love selling to our West Virginia customers, but shipping to other states is always exciting,” Fluke said. “Social media and our focus on creating content has allowed us to just continue to grow.”

Be sure to stop by the Caroline & Co. birthday bash from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 23 at 33 East Main Street in Buckhannon.

Share this story:

Local Businesses

RECENT Stories

Winter storm warning issued for Upshur County with 6 to 10 inches of snow expected over the weekend

Heavy snow is forecast from Saturday afternoon through early Monday morning, with bitter cold to follow.

Buckhannon Toyota donates $10,000 to Feed My Sheep to fund Christmas meal baskets

Buckhannon Toyota donated $10,000 to Feed My Sheep Food Outreach to help fund about 400 Christmas meal baskets and other holiday support for families, seniors, veterans and the homeless.

Buckhannon Community Theatre honors Felicia Burger Westfall Johnston with 2025 Knorr Award

Felicia Burger Westfall Johnston, an early pioneer of Buckhannon Community Theatre who has starred in productions and served on the board of directors, received the 2025 Knorr Award.

Leadership Upshur dives into healthcare and public safety during December session

The December Leadership Upshur session offered participants a close look at the people, systems and teamwork that keep the community safe and healthy, with visits to Community Care of West Virginia, WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Buckhannon Public Safety Complex.

Garnieta “Gay” Baxa

Garnieta “Gay” Baxa, 92, of Old Elkins Road died December 10, 2025; she is survived by husband Howard “Frank” Baxa, three children, seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and extended family, with services at Heavner and Cutright.

Basketball ‘Cats tumble to Point Park, 90-66

Point Park’s hot perimeter shooting and a dominant second half sank WVWC 90-66, with the Pioneers hitting 15 threes and capitalizing on turnovers while Wesleyan’s Isaiah Baker and Stephen Ovia fought inside.

Dandridge scores 30 as Wesleyan women down Point Park, 83-58

Freshman Kilah Dandridge scored 30 points as West Virginia Wesleyan shot 53% and dominated a 29‑point third quarter to beat Point Park 83-58, paced by Ana Young (18) and Emma Witt (15).

Webster Springs man arrested on strangulation charge after allegedly spitting on and choking victim

Police arrested a man on a felony strangulation charge after he allegedly admitted to spitting on, slapping and choking another person, according to a criminal complaint.

Volga man arrested after threatening officer at Upshur County Courthouse

A 59-year-old Volga man was arrested after allegedly threatening a deputy during processing at the Upshur County Courthouse following a DUI stop. He faces charges including DUI, possession of marijuana and retaliation against a public official; bail is $19,500.