B-UMS jazz band concert rescheduled
The Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School jazz band concert originally scheduled for Tuesday night has been rescheduled, director D.J. Stout announced. The change in date is due to a high number of…
Category: West Virginia News
Public Service Commission urges caution when using portable generators
CHARLESTON – During periods of extreme cold and weather related power outages, many people rely on portable generators. The Public Service Commission of West Virginia urges all West Virginians to…
First tower as part of $3M broadband grant goes up
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. – In November 2017, the Central West Virginia Development Association was granted $3 million by USDA Rural Development for a project called ‘The Community Connect Grant.’ The goal of…
Bill to exempt Social Security benefits from income tax approved in committee
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Finance Committee of the House of Delegates on Monday approved a bill to exempt Social Security benefits from the state’s income tax. If passed, House Bill…
Seven from Upshur County graduate from WVU in December
West Virginia University has released its graduation honors for the fall 2018 semester. A total of 1,438 students graduated from the university in December, including seven from Upshur County. Local graduates…
Arts conference in Charleston to focus on community arts, Feb. 12 – 13
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Throughout West Virginia, community leaders are engaging arts organizations, artists, government leaders and economic development organizations in activities that will help establish their towns and cities as…
This week in West Virginia history: Jan. 27-Feb. 2
Charleston, W.Va. – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Jan. 27, 1925: Bernard…
Federal funding available for peer coaches to assist dislocated workers
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice announced this week that federal funds have been made available to enable the establishment of peer coaches to assist and support dislocated workers through…
St. Joseph’s Hospital revises visitation policy to protect patients during flu outreak
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — St. Joseph’s Hospital has revised its visitation policy to protect patients during the recent flu outbreak. The hospital asks that anyone with symptoms such as fever, cough,…
Bill would help furloughed workers to receive low-interest loans
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Senator Stephen Baldwin (D—Greenbrier) on Friday announced that he has submitted a bill that will provide relief for furloughed federal workers. His bill provides a way for…
