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

New WestCare men’s residential facility to bring addiction recovery services to Buckhannon

WestCare will open its first West Virginia men’s residential facility this fall in Buckhannon, providing 24/7 substance abuse treatment, transitional services, and support for up to 56 individuals in Upshur County.
The interior of one of the rooms at the upcoming WestCare residential facility, located in the former Centennial Motel. (Monica Zalaznik / My Buckhannon)

A new chapter in addiction recovery is coming to Buckhannon this fall, as WestCare prepares to open its first West Virginia men’s residential facility on North Locust Street — bringing 24/7 substance abuse support and transitional services to the heart […]

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