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

Learn about healthy meal planning, sample new recipes and discover tips for saving money at free Family Nutrition Program starting in February

BUCKHANNON — The Mountain CAP Family Support Center, in collaboration with the WVU Extension Service, will be offering a FREE Family Nutrition Program beginning on February 6 at 11:30 a.m. at 30 East Main Street in Buckhannon. 

The class consists of six individual, 1.5-hour lessons that include healthy meal planning, sampling new foods and recipes, and tips for saving money. There will be weekly giveaways and a graduation certificate. 

Please call 304-878-1202 to register. Space is limited to 12 participants.

Share this story:

Local Businesses

RECENT Stories

School bus crashes on Route 20 after hitting black ice; one child taken to hospital

A school bus carrying 25 children crashed on Route 20 Wednesday morning after hitting black ice and sliding up an embankment.

B-U swim teams finish up regular season

Buckhannon-Upshur’s girls won six events (four individual, two relays) and the boys one on Senior Night, then the girls placed fifth and boys sixth at a nine-team/ seven-team make-up before the Big 10 championships.

Basketball ‘Cats fall on the road to Frostburg State, 105-83

Frostburg State defeated West Virginia Wesleyan 105–83 as Frostburg’s second-half surge and efficient shooting overcame Wesleyan’s 47.8 percent offense and 21 points from Isaiah Baker.

Wesleyan women down Frostburg State, 87-76

West Virginia Wesleyan defeated Frostburg State 87-76, led by Kilah Dandridge’s season-high 25 and strong shooting and balance from Emma Witt and Sydney Baird, improving to 9-4 overall and 7-3 in MEC play.

Leadership Upshur sets three workdays to help launch new children’s museum on Main Street

Leadership Upshur is rallying volunteers and sponsors to help prepare a new children’s museum coming to Main Street in Buckhannon. The group has scheduled three workdays and is seeking donated supplies as painting and repairs get underway.

Winter storm watch issued for Upshur County as significant snow expected this weekend

A winter storm watch is in effect for Upshur County as a significant system targets the East Coast from Saturday through Monday, with Buckhannon forecast to see 6–12 inches of heavy snow.

Election Update: Latest local candidate filings as of Jan. 21

The candidate filing period is underway for West Virginia’s May 12, 2026, Primary Election. Here’s a rundown of who has filed so far for Upshur County and Buckhannon races.

Basketball Bucs move up to eighth in latest WVSACA poll

Buckhannon-Upshur moved up to eighth in the WVSACA poll at 8-3 after a 1-1 week, earning 36 points and preparing to face Class AAAA No. 6 University and Class AAA No. 6 East Fairmont.

Basketball Lady Bucs win second in a row; down Sissonvile, 57-44

Allie Key’s 16 points and 11 rebounds and strong bench play helped Buckhannon-Upshur beat Sissonville 57-44 for their second win of the season, with Madelyn Tucker and Aubrey Key adding 11 each.