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

Fred W. Eberle Technical Center Administrative Council to meet September 10

Fred Eberle Technical Center

The Fred W. Eberle Technical Center Administrative Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 2 p.m. at the center — 208 Morton Avenue in Buckhannon.

Founded in 1968, Fred W. Eberle Technical Center (FETC) is the first multi-county career technical center established in West Virginia. FETC works to promote education and intellectual growth in all students. FETC provides career training to prepare you for a job or further education after high school. They also offer specialized training for adults who want to further their careers. If you are looking to gain skills and hands-on experience in your preferred field, FETC is for you.

FETC encourages inquiries at (304) 472-1259.

Share this story:

Local Businesses

RECENT Stories

Lady Bucs drop home contest to Hurricane, 45-36

Buckhannon-Upshur fell to 0-10 after committing 28 turnovers, shooting 31.4% and being outrebounded 42-29 in a 45-36 home loss to Hurricane, led by Brooklyn Jones’ 22 points.

Basketball Bucs (7-2) ranked ninth this week WVSACA Poll

Buckhannon-Upshur moved up to ninth in the WVSACA Week 5 poll after a 2-1 week, improving to 7-2 as senior Jerin Westfall led the team with big scoring and rebounding performances.

A story of compassion, community and care: St. Joseph’s Hospital Infusion Center patient finds family, support and hope

Roger Leary’s journey from hardship to healing illustrates how compassion and community can transform healthcare into something far greater than medicine alone. #buckhannon

City of Buckhannon calendar for the week of January 12, 2026

Buckhannon’s city calendar for the week of Jan. 13 includes Thursday’s Sanitary Board meeting and City Council meeting, with virtual options.

Upshur County receives $150,000 in grants to develop business-ready sites

The Upshur County Development Authority received two $75,000 grants for the Brushy Fork and Martin Weatherford sites as part of a $2.1 million statewide investment.

Diana Lynn Tenney

Diana Lynn Tenney, 74, of Buckhannon, WV, a retired mail carrier, died January 12, 2026; she is survived by her son Douglas Tenney, granddaughter Julia Lawrence, sister Carol Waybright, and other family members.

Upshur County grand jury returns 24 indictments

An Upshur County grand jury returned 24 indictments on Monday, according to Prosecuting Attorney Bryan Hinkle’s office.

Upshur County Sports Calendar

This week’s Upshur County sports calendar lists multiple Buckhannon-Upshur basketball and wrestling games and middle school matchups Jan. 13–17, plus West Virginia Wesleyan and West Virginia State college basketball contests.

Basketball ‘Cats remain winless after 99-74 loss to Pioneers

Glenville State’s balanced offense and hot shooting overwhelmed West Virginia Wesleyan, handing the Bobcats a 99-74 loss and leaving Wesleyan winless at 0-13.