All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Women of WV Bluegrass presenting concert at Buckhannon Opera House

 

Ridgeline Promotions is presenting a concert and dinner featuring the Women of WV Bluegrass at the Opera House in Buckhannon on March 22, 2025. A dinner buffet will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the concert at 7:00 p.m. The dinner will consist of Buckhannon’s well-known grilled chicken served with baked beans, a baked potato and soft drinks. The $30 ticket includes both the dinner and concert. Tables of 10 can be purchased for $300. A cash bar will be available throughout the evening.

The Women of WV Bluegrass is a concert series and a unique collection of accomplished female bluegrass musicians from around the state. It showcases some of the talented female bluegrass musicians and vocalists who grew up in West Virginia and who have gained many years of experience in a variety of settings. Members include Bailey Stephenson from Wheeling on banjo, Rebecca Traugh from Waverly on fiddle, Tracey Greenleaf Miller from Spencer on guitar, Carol Edwards from Copen on bass and Rachel Singleton Burge from Ivydale on mandolin.

The Opera House in Buckhannon, WV, is a historic and spacious venue that once housed the G. C. Murphy’s 5 & 10 Cent Store in downtown Buckhannon and was converted into an event space by CJ Rylands. It has hosted receptions, dinners, meetings and concerts and offers excellent accommodations and service.

Ridgeline Promotions, founded by Buck Edwards, is an events promotion company located in Buckhannon whose mission is to promote West Virginia artists. In addition to developing the Women of WV Bluegrass, it has also successfully developed and promoted the Legends of WV Bluegrass featuring the late Buddy Griffin, 2023 WV Music Hall of Fame, Jackie Kincad and Roger Hoard, and The Masters of the Six String showcasing Robert Shafer, Robin Kessinger, Seth Maynard and Roger Hoard.

Tickets are available on Eventbrite, at the Buckhannon Upshur Chamber of Commerce office and by contacting us at Women of WV Bluegrass on Facebook.

Share this story:

Local Businesses

RECENT Stories

Basketball ‘Cats tumble to Point Park, 90-66

Point Park’s hot perimeter shooting and a dominant second half sank WVWC 90-66, with the Pioneers hitting 15 threes and capitalizing on turnovers while Wesleyan’s Isaiah Baker and Stephen Ovia fought inside.

Dandridge scores 30 as Wesleyan women down Point Park, 83-58

Freshman Kilah Dandridge scored 30 points as West Virginia Wesleyan shot 53% and dominated a 29‑point third quarter to beat Point Park 83-58, paced by Ana Young (18) and Emma Witt (15).

Webster Springs man arrested on strangulation charge after allegedly spitting on and choking victim

Police arrested a man on a felony strangulation charge after he allegedly admitted to spitting on, slapping and choking another person, according to a criminal complaint.

Volga man arrested after threatening officer at Upshur County Courthouse

A 59-year-old Volga man was arrested after allegedly threatening a deputy during processing at the Upshur County Courthouse following a DUI stop. He faces charges including DUI, possession of marijuana and retaliation against a public official; bail is $19,500.

WVWC’s first Master’s in Counseling students set to graduate

WVWC marks a milestone Friday as the first six graduates of its new Master of Arts in Counseling program cross the stage, bolstering West Virginia’s mental health workforce.

Robert “Bob” Linville Chaney

Robert “Bob” Linville Chaney, 90, a retired oil and gas supply worker, Air Force veteran, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather from Fairmont and formerly of Buckhannon, died December 9, 2025.

West Virginia Board of Education approves Rock Cave Elementary closure

The West Virginia Board of Education approved the closure of Rock Cave Elementary School on Wednesday, ending months of community efforts to save the southern Upshur County school. The closure was one of several school consolidations approved across the state.

WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital opens mental health program for older adults

WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital has partnered with Senior Life Solutions to help older adults experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety or other mental health challenges often associated with aging.

Basketball ‘Cats fall on the road to Pitt-Johnston, 113-84

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — West Virginia Wesleyan put five players in double figures and shot a solid 41% from the field,…