The state advanced $400,000 to temporarily relocate flood-damaged Robert L. Bland Middle School to WVU Jackson’s Mill. About 400 Lewis County students are expected to resume in-person learning after Labor Day.

West Virginia Wesleyan’s Class of 2026 nursing graduates achieved a 100% NCLEX-RN pass rate and employment rate. All have remained in West Virginia, providing nursing care in local communities.

See the agenda for the Buckhannon City Council meeting on August 20, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.

Hodgesville Elementary saw big gains in reading and math proficiency in its first year under a state improvement designation. Principal Shannon Lewis walked the school board through the plan driving the improvements and the obstacles still in the way.

Buckhannon’s Aug. 17-21 calendar includes recycling pickup, public meetings and a free songwriters workshop. Residents can also find updates on flood recovery, FEMA assistance, fee waivers and park reopenings.

The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.

See the agenda for the Buckhannon Sanitary Board meeting on August 20, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.

West Virginia Prevention Solutions is hoping Upshur County will join several other counties in taking the first steps to implement a program modeled on a successful Icelandic initiative to reduce teenage drinking. It would start with an anonymous survey this fall.

Dogs and their owners can take a dip Aug. 23 to commemorate the end of Lewis County’s pool season. Proceeds from the annual Doggie Dip will benefit the Lewis-Upshur Animal Control Facility.

A $1.5 million contract will pave WV 20 from Hinkleville to Buckhannon Road in Upshur County. It was among 28 construction contracts awarded by the state Division of Highways.

The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey extended West Virginia’s state of emergency in 12 flood-hit counties through Sept. 19. The move keeps resources and flexibility available as damage assessments and recovery from the July 21 storms continue.