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

Say Cheese: Purchases from Sam’s Pizza made Nov. 1 will benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

BUCKHANNON – Ordering a pizza from Sam’s Pizza this Friday, Nov. 1, will also support the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in honor of Bob Nolte. Annette Fetty-Santilli, Community Advocate for West Virginia Pancreatic Cancer Action Network attended the Oct. 31 […]

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