Employee charged with fraudulent use of a credit card

West Virginia State Parks’ 2026 Farm to Table Dinner series runs Aug. 21 through Nov. 7, pairing locally sourced menus with scenic settings and live entertainment. Tickets are limited, and advance reservations are encouraged.

West Virginia SNAP recipients in all 55 counties have until Aug. 10, 2026, to report food lost during severe storms that began July 21. Eligible households can request replacement benefits through their local DoHS office or by calling 1-877-716-1212.

See the agenda for the Buckhannon Consolidated Public Works Board meeting on August 13, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.

WVU Medicine staff joined law enforcement and first responders for a realistic active-shooter drill at its nursing education center. The exercise tested split-second decisions, communication and partnerships essential to protecting patients during emergencies.

West Virginia will mark National Poll Worker Recruitment Day on Aug. 11, 2026, to help fill more than 8,400 paid Election Day positions. Eligible high school juniors and seniors may now serve under new state law.

North Buckhannon Riverfront Park and Jawbone Park will remain closed for at least 30 days for sanitization following last month’s flooding. Other parks and the Riverwalk Trail remain open. Upshur County’s registered sanitarian is also working to get restaurants, hotels back open.