Buckhannon man arrested after allegedly running stop sign and fleeing officer
A man was arrested after allegedly running a stop sign and speeding away from an officer in Buckhannon.
A man was arrested after allegedly running a stop sign and speeding away from an officer in Buckhannon.
A man was arrested for attempting to commit extortion after allegedly calling a local firearms store and claiming to be the owner.
Edward Jones reclaimed the No. 1 spot among 23 advice-based firms in the J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Investor Satisfaction Study, its first top ranking since 2021.
Buckhannon’s March 23–27, 2026 calendar includes a Downtown Seasonal Decoration Committee meeting (March 25) and a Consolidated Public Works meeting (March 26, in person or virtual).
Three years after the state took over Upshur County Schools, the county has done everything asked of it — repaid money, replaced leadership, stablized it’s finances. Now, it’s unclear if there’s a timeline — or even a plan — for giving local control back.
Moon Flower’s second 420 Festival is set for April 18, with a partial Main Street closure planned for safe access to vendors and food trucks.
Upshur County Solid Waste Authority is hosting a free paper shred event Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m.–noon at the Public Works Facility, 395 Mud Lick Road. Bring sensitive documents for secure on-site shredding—no registration needed; first-come, first-served.
A Buckhannon man was arrested after he allegedly fired a shotgun inside a home.
American Legion Post 7 hosts a Vietnam Veterans Day fundraising luncheon March 28 at 16 S. Kanawha St., serving 11 a.m.–2 p.m. (or until sold out).
Upshur County Schools’ state-appointed leaders are proposing a sweeping reduction in force that would terminate dozens of teachers and other professional staff, eliminate more than 30 service positions, and transfer many more, impacting over 120 employees countywide.