A man was arrested after he allegedly drove a stolen vehicle and later crashed in south-central Upshur County. He faces charges including driving suspended, reckless driving, DUI and receiving/transferring a stolen vehicle.
West Virginia Wesleyan College marked its 135th commencement with graduates from 38 bachelor’s programs, five master’s programs, the DNP and, for the first time, new eMBA and Master of Counseling cohorts.
See the agenda for the Upshur County Commission meeting scheduled for May 14, 2026, with the items set for discussion and action. Get a quick look at what will be covered before the commission meets.
Buckhannon’s updated city calendar for May 11-17 includes Strawberry Festival events, city office closures for Primary Election Day, yard debris pickup changes and festival parking reminders.
The Strawberry Festival will feature a special concert by Banda Musicale Puccini Cave, a 52-member ensemble from Cave, Italy, at 9 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at the Colonial Arts Center in Buckhannon. Guests must obtain an official souvenir flag in advance to be admitted.
Buckhannon is rolling out temporary parking and traffic restrictions May 11-19 for Strawberry Festival week to support events, parade staging and emergency access downtown.
Strawberry Festival week brings sweets and shortcake — but online complaints can sour it fast. Before you hit post, ask: is a public rant the right place, and would you say it face to face? Honest feedback helps; public dressing-downs don’t.
Buckhannon’s buzzing as the 84th West Virginia Strawberry Festival runs through May 17, with a full slate of events on tap.
An Upshur County grand jury returned 21 indictments on Monday, according to prosecuting attorney Bryan Hinkle’s office. Charges range from domestic violence and burglary to fentanyl and meth delivery, fraud, and delivery of a controlled substance resulting in death.
Buckhannon’s 84th West Virginia Strawberry Festival kicked off at Jawbone Park on Saturday with the lighting of the festival flame, launching a week-long “Strawberry Fiesta” celebration.
