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Two arrested after deputies find child living in unsafe Upshur County home
Two Upshur County residents were arrested after deputies found a child living in a home filled with trash and no running water. One of the suspects also faces counterfeiting charges tied to fake bills passed at a local convenience store.
WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital to host casual healthcare recruiting coffee chat in Weston
WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital is hosting a relaxed, come-and-go recruiting coffee chat for healthcare professionals and students on Thursday, March 19, from noon–6:30 p.m. at the Hampton Inn in Weston.
Stockert board member pursues funding, partnerships for new science and technology center
A Stockert Youth and Community Center board member is working to bring local leaders together to create a new STEM center. Don Nestor says he’s reached out to Upshur County Schools and Weyerhaeuser about collaboration and possible THRIVE funding, with a focus that could also bolster reading skills.
Appalachian Impact returns with another $4,000 in scholarships for local students
Appalachian Impact and The Band of Brothers return for a third year with four $1,000 scholarships for local students pursuing college or vocational school. Honoring Russ and Debbie Bush, Dorse Gillum Jr., and Steve and Kathy Foster, applications are due April 10.
B-UMS turns Facebook likes into scholarship dollars
Every like, comment, share and video view on Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School’s Facebook page now helps fund a new B-UMS Alumni Scholarship for a Buckhannon-Upshur High School senior.
Drug search conducted across four Upshur County schools Wednesday
Upshur County deputies and K-9 units conducted coordinated, building-wide drug searches on Wednesday at four sites, including B-UHS and B-UMS, according to a press release.
Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for March 4, 2026
We’ve gathered the latest social posts and other news tidbits from around Buckhannon, including community outreach, important announcements and upcoming events. Here’s what’s buzzing today.
Buckhannon man arrested after police find messages about delivering methamphetamine
A Buckhannon man was arrested after authorities said they found methamphetamine during a parole-related home check and later discovered Facebook messages allegedly tied to drug delivery.
Mission Appalachia to renovate historic Buckhannon home — and give it away on Labor Day
Mission Appalachia’s 2026 Labor Day Home Giveaway will renovate a historic Smithfield Street home in Buckhannon and document the transformation in a YouTube series before awarding it to one winner via live-stream on Labor Day.
‘Good Boy!’ brings home more awards for Buckhannon artist Teresa Mason
Teresa Mason, a Buckhannon pastel artist known for animal portraits, recently earned two national honors from Dakota Pastels for her painting “Good Boy!” The work was also featured in Pastel Journal.
Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for March 3, 2026
Hello, Buckhannon! Black Balloon Day brings a full slate of addiction awareness workshops Friday at Mountain CAP, plus a memorial balloon tribute at 6:30 p.m. Also on tap: free bluegrass at the Colonial, Special Olympics volunteer needs, open interviews at the hospital and more!
Upshur County man arrested on escape charge after allegedly failing to return to home confinement
A 34-year-old man was arrested on an escape charge after authorities say he left a rehab program and failed to report back to home confinement supervision. Bail was set at $45,000 cash only.
