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

Farmers Market & Local Artisan Shop brings fresh, handmade goods to Upshur County

Photos by Lily Hicks for My Buckhannon.

For years, Tom Thacker has been passionate about supporting local farmers and artisans.Recognizing the challenges farmers face in selling their products outside of limited seasonal farmers markets, he sought to create a year-round solution. This vision led to the establishment […]

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