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Rock Cave man arrested for allegedly breaking into storage units

BUCKHANNON – A Rock Cave man was arrested Monday after allegedly stealing several items from storage units on Halifax Street. John Lawrence, 32, was arrested for two counts of felony conspiracy; one count of grand larceny; and one count of […]
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Dr. Patrice Harris delivers the commencement address at West Virginia Wesleyan College Sunday. Harris was the first Black woman to serve as president of the American Medical Association and received a Doctor of Humane Letters as an honorary degree. Nearly 200 students received their diplomas during the ceremony held outside on Cebe Ross Field.

Nearly 200 students graduate from West Virginia Wesleyan College

BUCKHANNON – During the 130th Commencement at West Virginia Wesleyan College on Sunday, 191 graduates gathered outside on Cebe Ross Field to celebrate their academic accomplishments and say goodbye to their Home Among the Hills. Although a few raindrops fell […]
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Former Clarksburg VA hospital nursing assistant sentenced to seven life sentences for murdering veterans

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – A former nursing assistant was sentenced today in federal court for murder and assault charges in the deaths of eight veterans at...

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Erma Lorraine Perrine

Erma Lorraine Perrine, 80, of Gaines, W.Va. passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Elkins, W.Va. She was born on January 18, 1941,...
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Wanda Jean Anderson

Wanda Jean Anderson, 81, of French Creek, W.Va., died Thursday, May 6, 2021, at her home. She was born August 4, 1939, in Clay, W.Va.,...

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Positive COVID-19 case impacts two classrooms at Union Elementary School

BUCKHANNON — Upshur County Schools received confirmation from the Upshur-Buckhannon Health Department regarding a positive COVID-19 case that impacted two classrooms at Union Elementary School.   The Upshur-Buckhannon Health...
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Buckhannon Kroger opens mobile pharmacy

RICHMOND, Va. – Kroger has opened a mobile pharmacy in the parking lot of the Buckhannon Kroger, located at 80 Skyline Plaza Drive in Buckhannon,...

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Dr. Patrice Harris delivers the commencement address at West Virginia Wesleyan College Sunday. Harris was the first Black woman to serve as president of the American Medical Association and received a Doctor of Humane Letters as an honorary degree. Nearly 200 students received their diplomas during the ceremony held outside on Cebe Ross Field.

Nearly 200 students graduate from West Virginia Wesleyan College

BUCKHANNON – During the 130th Commencement at West Virginia Wesleyan College on Sunday, 191 graduates gathered outside on Cebe Ross Field to celebrate their academic...
Dr. Shelly Ratliff, Morgan Golden, and Connie Stout O'Dell outside the recently opened Curriculum Resource Center at Glenville State College.

Education Resource Center established at Glenville State College

GLENVILLE – Students in the Department of Education at Glenville State College (GSC) will now have access to a variety of educational resources at the...
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WVDNR announces trout stockings for week of May 3

ELKINS, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) stocked the following waters with trout during the week of May 3: • Anawalt...

Positive COVID-19 case impacts two classrooms at Union Elementary School

BUCKHANNON — Upshur County Schools received confirmation from the Upshur-Buckhannon Health Department regarding a positive COVID-19 case that impacted two classrooms at Union Elementary School.   The Upshur-Buckhannon Health...
Kroger Mobile Pharmacy

Buckhannon Kroger opens mobile pharmacy

RICHMOND, Va. – Kroger has opened a mobile pharmacy in the parking lot of the Buckhannon Kroger, located at 80 Skyline Plaza Drive in Buckhannon,...
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Former Clarksburg VA hospital nursing assistant sentenced to seven life sentences for murdering veterans

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – A former nursing assistant was sentenced today in federal court for murder and assault charges in the deaths of eight veterans at...
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Marching bands from Africa, Asia, South America and Europe will be coming to town for 2023 competition

BUCKHANNON – More than 5,000 participants are expected to take part in the 2023 World Association of Marching Show Bands Championship in Buckhannon, West Virginia....

West Virginia reports 258 new COVID-19 cases, five additional deaths on Tuesday

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources announced Tuesday that 258 new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the Mountain State. Locally,...

City of Buckhannon plans to raise water rates by 25% this summer

BUCKHANNON – The City of Buckhannon has begun the process of increasing water rates by 25% for municipal customers and 42% resale customers. Buckhannon residents will have the opportunity to voice their opinions regarding Ordinance No. 451 during a public […]
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Upshur County Grand Jury returns 17 indictments in May term

An Upshur County Grand Jury meeting in Buckhannon this week returned 17 indictments on Monday. Here is the list of indictments provided by the Upshur...

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