A man was arrested after deputies allegedly found a firearm, cocaine and drug paraphernalia in a vehicle in Upshur County.

Weyerhaeuser will hold a job fair and open interviews April 16 in Buckhannon. The company is hiring manufacturing team members, wheeled equipment mechanics and electronic technicians.

Secretary of State Kris Warner reminded Upshur County voters of key changes ahead of the May 12 primary, including closed Republican primaries for unaffiliated voters and a new photo ID requirement.

Longtime Upshur County resident Scott Williams is running for county commissioner, citing decades of experience in project management, logistics and budgeting.

Agenda details for the Upshur County Commission meeting scheduled for April 9, 2026, are provided. Review what’s on the docket ahead of the upcoming session.

A choir director. An art teacher. An athletic director. Several Upshur County school employees stood up and fought for their jobs at reduction in force hearings. Officials listened but said little. Then the state approved every cut.

WVWC’s theatre department will perform Ira Levin’s thriller “Deathtrap” April 9-11 in the Performing Arts Center. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee April 11. Admission is $10 general, $5 for seniors or WVWC ID.

Buckhannon’s April 6–10 calendar includes curbside recycling (April 7), a Water Board meeting with in-person and virtual options (April 9), and bulky goods collection starting 5:30 a.m. April 10—call by April 8 to schedule.

Amanda Hayes was surprised with the Southern Upshur Business Association’s Citizen of the Year honor during the group’s annual April 1 dinner in Rock Cave. Fellow SUBA member Michelle Strader praised Hayes’ wide-ranging community involvement and leadership.

Joshua Hinchman, a lifelong Buckhannon resident and parks and recreation professional, is running for Buckhannon City Council.

Country group Parmalee will headline the 84th West Virginia Strawberry Festival with a free concert on Main Street May 16. Former WVU fullback Owen Schmitt will serve as grand marshal of the Grand Feature Parade.

The 18th Judicial Circuit Community Corrections program is hiring a part-time case aide (up to 19.5 hours/week) in Upshur or Lewis counties.