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

Manchin, Capito announce more than $3.8 million for Head Start programs

Sen Joe Manchin

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $3,881,164 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Head Start programs throughout Central West Virginia and Greenbrier County.

“I firmly believe that every child in West Virginia deserves access to a quality education no matter their background or location. That’s why I am proud to fight for Head Start funding for West Virginia. Head Start programs help young West Virginians get the most out of their education and helps prepare them to enter the workforce with the skills and knowledge they need. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight for West Virginia Head Start programs to ensure every West Virginia receives a head start,” said Senator Manchin.

“Head Start programs help ensure young West Virginians have a strong foundation to begin grade school. Our students today are the future of our state, and they deserve every available resource to ensure their success. I’m proud to see this funding come to our state and will continue to advocate for educational programs like Head Start,” said Senator Capito.

Individual awards listed below:

  • $2,786,547- Central West Virginia Community Action Association Inc. (Head Start Program)
  • $1,094,617- Greenbrier County Board of Education (Head Start Program)

Share this story:

Local Businesses

RECENT Stories

Football Bucs struggle to get going in 56-0 playoff loss to Morgantown

Morgantown dominated Buckhannon-Upshur 56-0 in a first-round playoff rout as the Mohigans piled up 435 yards and five first-half touchdowns while the Bucs managed just 81 yards and five first downs.

Wesleyan women open basketball campaign with 70-67 loss to Bloomsburg

West Virginia Wesleyan rallied from a 14-point second-half deficit to force a tense finish but fell 70–67 to Bloomsburg after the Huskies sank perfect late free throws in the Jim Crawley Conference Challenge.
WVWC Volleyball

Wesleyan volleyball team sweeps Davis & Elkins; earns top seed in upcoming MEC Tournament

Wesleyan swept Davis & Elkins 3–0 to finish 11–4 in MEC play, secure the conference’s top seed over Charleston, and will host the Mountain East Conference Tournament next week.

West Virginia Wesleyan to host Festival of Lessons and Carols Nov. 30

West Virginia Wesleyan College will hold its annual Festival of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, Nov. 30 at 4 p.m. in Wesley Chapel. The free event features musical performances, readings and a Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

St. Joseph’s Hospital introduces new Da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system

St. Joseph’s Hospital has successfully implemented the Da Vinci 5, Intuitive’s most advanced robotic surgical system, marking a major investment in innovation for the region. The hospital completed its first procedure with the new system on November 13, performed by Dr. Susan Long.

Larry Kemp Riley

Larry Kemp Riley, 50, of Crawford, WV, a hunter and Appalachian Forest Products employee, died Nov. 13, 2025; he is survived by his mother Betty Riley, son Joshua, two sisters, former wife Angela, and extended family.

Carpenter Crunch Time Week 12: Narduzzi said what?

This week, Duane talks about Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi, who drew criticism for dismissing the Notre Dame game’s importance. Also, he recaps his weekend high school and college game predictions.

Football Bucs to open playoffs at No. 1 Morgantown

Buckhannon-Upshur (2-8) enters the Class AAAA playoffs as the No. 16 seed and will visit top-seeded Morgantown (9-1) Friday night, their first trip to the playoffs in nine years.
BUHS Boys Soccer Feature Image

Five Buccaneers named to WVHSSCA All-State Soccer Team

Five Buckhannon-Upshur juniors — Coby Smith, Jimmie Green, Zack Simmons, Brady Hommema and Deacon Thorne — were named to the 2025 WVHSSCA All-State Soccer teams, with Smith leading the Buccaneers with 19 goals.