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

Literacy Volunteers announce annual book sale fundraiser

BUCKHANNON — Mark your calendars! The Literacy Volunteers of Upshur County are hosting their Annual Fall Book Sale at Tennerton United Methodist Church.

The book sale will take place Friday, Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 16 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds benefit Literacy Volunteers and its students. Shop the sale to find children’s and adults’ books in all genres (including popular authors).

This sale has something for everyone, and you’ll be glad you came.

A note about parking: At Tennerton UMC, use the parking lot at the entrance to the basement hall at 129 Tallmansville Road, Buckhannon, WV 26201.

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