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

Secretary of State announces mobile office hours in Upshur County

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Charleston, W.Va.— In a new partnership with local government agencies, Secretary of State Mac Warner is announcing that a member of his Field Services Team will be available to the public on Wednesday, March 13, to assist Upshur County residents.

Field representative Dot Underwood will set up a mobile office at the Region VII Planning and Development Council, located at 99 Edmiston Way, Suite 225, in Buckhannon.  Underwood will be available to the public from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.  No appointment is necessary.

The purpose of the mobile office services is to assist citizens with filing annual reports and any questions they may have.  Field representatives can also help citizens with online voter registration.

“Our professional Field Team will help make it as easy as possible for the state’s business owners and entrepreneurs to stay in compliance,” Secretary of State Mac Warner said. “Our Field Reps are highly trained individuals and can assist citizens with just about any issue dealing with the state’s Business & Licensing Division.”

Warner reminded citizens that they can also access assistance for annual reports by going online at https://onestop.wv.gov or by calling (304) 558-8000.

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