Track and field Lady Bucs run fifth in opener at Bridgeport

Buckhannon boosted its support for the West Virginia Strawberry Festival with a record $50,000 contribution, helping fund a free Main Street concert headlined by Parmalee and expanded entertainment.

Carolyn Teets, 77, of the Buckhannon community, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026. Born in Elkins, WV, she was known for her kindness, love of motorcycles, and commitment to helping others in sobriety.

West Virginia voters ousted three appointed high-court judges despite hundreds of thousands of dollars spent by outside groups to keep them on the bench.

A Buckhannon man was arrested on multiple drug-related charges after police responded to a wreck on North Spring Street and allegedly found fentanyl in the vehicle. Additional charges stem from a December 2025 overdose where drugs were found nearby.

Veteran father-daughter team Stan Loder and Natasha Zoe took top honors in the Southern West Virginia Business Idea Pitch Competition, and JarHead Farm was named WV Hive’s 2025 Survivor Bee of the Year.

WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital and United Hospital Center were named to Newsweek’s 2026 list of “America’s Best Maternity Hospitals,” recognizing high-quality, patient-centered care.