Buckhannon man arrested after allegedly firing shotgun inside home
A Buckhannon man was arrested after he allegedly fired a shotgun inside a home.
Category: Buckhannon News
American Legion Post 7 to hold Vietnam Veterans Day luncheon on March 28
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).
Dozens of Upshur County school employees could lose their jobs as state orders massive reduction in force
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.
Only registered Republicans can vote in GOP primary this spring after change to party policy
The state Republican Executive Committee voted to close the party’s primary ballot beginning in 2026, meaning that unaffiliated voters will not be able to select a Republican ballot during the upcoming election. They can still select the Democrat or nonpartisan ballots.
CAC Gallery exhibiting Upshur County youth artwork through April 11
Colonial Arts Center Gallery’s Upshur County Youth Arts Exhibition runs through April 11, featuring multi-media artwork from local students from elementary through high school. Vote for your favorites, and stop by the April 10 reception (4–7 p.m.) for free caricatures by J.R.
Upshur County Democratic Women to host candidate meet and greet April 1
Meet Democratic primary candidates April 1, 6–8 p.m. at Pretty Peonies Parlor in Buckhannon, as Upshur County Democratic Women host a meet-and-greet with Q&A and time to mingle. Light refreshments provided; attendees can hear from several state and U.S. House candidates.
City of Buckhannon reports water line break on Cooper Street, transfer station closed for repairs
A water line break is impacting Cooper Street and nearby areas in Buckhannon, with crews on site working to restore service; the city’s transfer station is also closed for repairs.
Pay raises, paving and new equipment lead Buckhannon budget talks
Buckhannon City Council is finalizing a balanced $7.6M budget for fiscal year 2026-27 ahead of a vote expected on Thursday, March 19.
Local Upshur County candidate forum set for April 15 at Wesleyan
Upshur County voters can hear directly from local candidates at a free public forum at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at Wesleyan’s Virginia Thomas Law Center. The event will feature candidates running for county commission, board of education and city council.
B-UHS Project Graduation holding auction fundraiser Thursday evening at The Outpost & Event Center
B-UHS Project Graduation will hold a public auction fundraiser on Thursday, March 19, at The Outpost & Event Center on Brushy Fork Road, with bidding starting at 7 p.m.
