Commission approves new sheriff’s deputy agreement designed to attract only serious applicants

BUCKHANNON – The Upshur County Commission this week approved a three-way agreement regarding new deputies between the commission, the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office and new deputy hires that are not yet certified police officers. The agreement is designed to save […]

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WV Prevention Research Center initiatives address COVID-19 pandemic

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March 3, 2021

MORGANTOWN — The COVID-19 pandemic created a barrier to care for West Virginians living with chronic disease, meaning many residents needed to find a new...

WVWC official credits mask policy, other preparations for keeping number of COVID cases low

Monica Zalaznik
March 3, 2021

BUCKHANNON – West Virginia Wesleyan College enacted a universal mandatory mask policy and prepared for the possibility of students having to quarantine before any of them ever returned to campus. John Bohman, director of safety and security at West Virginia […]

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Susan Abbott, APRN, FNP-BC, joins the Davis Medical Center family

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March 3, 2021

ELKINS, WV—Susan Abbott, APRN, FNP-BC, will work at Davis Health System’s Better Sleep Center, Buckhannon Medical Care and the Alternative Screening Unit (ASU). Originally, from...

State of Emergency for West Virginia 18 counties affected by flooding

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March 3, 2021

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Emergency for 18 counties affected by recent flooding, including Upshur, Randolph, Pocahontas and Braxton counties. Other...

Vaccines available to residents ages 50 and over, education workers age 40-50, and all 16+ with certain medical conditions

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March 3, 2021

CHARLESTON — During Wednesday’s briefing, Gov. Justice announced that West Virginia will start offering COVID-19 vaccines to additional state residents beginning immediately. “We’re going to...

School counselors, transportation department employees recognized as Upshur super ‘Stars’

Beth Christian Broschart
March 3, 2021

BUCKHANNON – New Upshur Stars were introduced to county school system’s galaxy last week during the Upshur County Board of Education’s meeting Tuesday. Eddie Vincent,...

WVWC student arrested for allegedly stealing vehicle from Sheetz parking lot

Monica Zalaznik
March 3, 2021

BUCKHANNON – A West Virginia Wesleyan College student was arrested over the weekend after allegedly stealing a vehicle from the Sheetz parking lot. David Nichols, 19, of Buckhannon, was arrested one on count grand larceny, a felony. According to the […]

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Fairmont State students selected to present research at the Capitol

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March 3, 2021

FAIRMONT — Fairmont State University students, Peydan McVickers and Kiersten Lowdermilk, have been selected to participate in the 18th Annual Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol....

Lewis County woman, age 53, among COVID-19 deaths announced Wednesday

Brian Bergstrom
March 3, 2021

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources announced Wednesday that 232 new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the Mountain State. Locally,...

ART26201 to host first Gray Barker ‘Young Liars’ Camp June 14-18

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March 3, 2021

ART26201 will host the 1st Annual Gray Barker Young Liars Camp, open to high school ages, from June 14-18, 2021, at the Colonial Theatre/Cinema V...

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