The Upshur County Historical Society’s 2026 Summer Exhibit is shining a light on the county’s artists and art teachers, from early 20th-century works to modern pieces. The show runs Sundays through September at the History Center Museum in downtown Buckhannon.
Upshur County joined West Virginia’s America250 initiative by burying a community time capsule at the historic Pringle Tree site. Packed with letters, photos and local keepsakes, the capsule is set to be opened in 50 years.
Buckhannon’s weekly buzz includes a B-UHS student touring WV tourism careers, Festival Fridays returning to Jawbone Park July 3 with food, music and fireworks, and much more.
Four adults died in a Wednesday night house fire in Junior after investigators say discarded consumer fireworks likely ignited a trash bag on the front porch. With no working smoke alarms and the exit blocked by flames, the victims were unable to escape.
Review the agenda for the Upshur County Board of Education meeting scheduled for July 6, 2026. Get a quick look at the items up for discussion and action.
A Buckhannon resident’s complaint about trash toters left at the curb reignited city council’s longstanding debate over neglected rentals and absentee landlords. Officials leaned toward a step-by-step plan — educate owners, raise fines and keep a rental registry as a last resort.
The Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur received the district’s Club of the Year award at its June 30 meeting. District Governor Rick Macak praised the club’s growth, community grants and recycling project as among the most well-rounded in the district.
Neil Roth retired June 30 after nearly 43 years as West Virginia Wesleyan College’s technology leader, guiding the campus from mainframes to the dawn of AI.
West Virginia is under a heat advisory through Friday night, with temperatures in the upper 90s and heat index values reaching 105. Experts urge residents to watch the “real feel,” limit strenuous activity, and take extra precautions for kids, older adults, and outdoor workers.
West Virginia public schools are closing fast, with consolidations forcing students to take long bus rides and families to make tough choices.
