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Graduates of the Leadership Academy 2021 include Scott Randall, Andi Cartier, Amy McMillan and Soran Jenkins. Not pictured are Carter Curry and Buck Edwards. The sessions, held virtually over 10 weeks, helped Upshur County residents learn more about city and county government and encouraged folks to attend the meetings and lend their voices on issues. The program was sponsored by Create Buckhannon and organized by Dr. Joseph Reed.
Graduates of the Leadership Academy 2021 include Scott Randall, Andi Cartier, Amy McMillan and Soran Jenkins. Not pictured are Carter Curry and Buck Edwards. The sessions, held virtually over 10 weeks, helped Upshur County residents learn more about city and county government and encouraged folks to attend the meetings and lend their voices on issues. The program was sponsored by Create Buckhannon and organized by Dr. Joseph Reed.

Six graduate from leadership academy after 10 weeks of sessions focusing on local government and community organizations

BUCKHANNON – The Upshur County Leadership Academy, a program that offers local residents a chance to learn more about the organizations that shape the community, welcomed six new graduates in 2021: Scott Randall, Andi Cartier, Amy McMillan, Soran Jenkins, Carter […]
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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

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

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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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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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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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