City considers using opioid abatement money to support new Wesleyan addiction counseling initiative

Buckhannon’s weekly buzz includes B-UHS student leaders passing the torch, Community Theatre beginning rehearsals and Festival Fridays kicking off June 5 with the Davisson Brothers.

West Virginia First Foundation is accepting applications for its $9.87 million, three-year Community Catalyst Grant to reduce substance use, strengthen public safety responses, and improve prevention and rehab statewide.

CAMC Foundation received a historic $5 million gift from the Elliot Family Foundation to launch the Vandalia Health Elliot Neuroscience Institute, uniting specialists for team-based care, education and research.

Upshur County second graders teamed up with Delta Kappa Gamma for “Marigold Magic,” germinating seeds in class and planting marigolds at sites across the county to build community pride.

After an unannounced utility crew cut into a recently repaved city street, Buckhannon advanced new rules requiring permits, insurance and stronger repair standards for work in city rights-of-way.

The Office of the Upshur County Commission is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated professional to serve as an Administrative & Project Coordinator. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with an initial review on June 18, 2026.