Nearly two weeks after the July 21 flooding, officials are asking Upshur County residents to report any debris the National Guard has missed. In-person Red Cross casework for financial assistance ends Monday, and donated supplies have moved to Weston.
A man was arrested after a traffic stop for an expired registration allegedly led to the discovery of a firearm and methamphetamine.
Secure online donations are now open for the Rotary Club of Buckhannon Upshur Foundation Flood Relief Fund. Contributions will support verified Upshur County needs, including household recovery, volunteer support and community rebuilding.
West Virginia’s back-to-school sales tax holiday runs through Monday, Aug. 3, waiving the 6% state tax on qualifying clothing, school supplies, sports gear and laptops.
A woman was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence during a wreck in January that caused two people to be taken to the Charleston Area Medical Center by helicopter.
The Hillbilly Grill and Smoker Friendly’s Buckhannon and Weston stores will permanently close after devastating July 21 flooding. The longtime businesses thanked customers and employees for decades of friendship and support.
Area health officials have confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated Barbour County resident and are tracing contacts. Local clinicians are on alert, and residents are urged to get the MMR vaccine to prevent the spread of the disease.
Buckhannon has waived building and wiring permit fees for flood-related repairs within city limits. The permits themselves are still required, and the city will inspect projects to ensure they are flood-related before granting the waiver.
Flood survivors can apply for Red Cross financial aid in person through Saturday at West Virginia Wesleyan College’s library. Local Rotary and United Way relief funds are also collecting donations and working to determine how residents can request help.
John Forester has been named the permanent president and CEO of WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital. The veteran healthcare executive has served as the hospital’s interim leader since March.
