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Here is the agenda for the Upshur County Commission meeting scheduled for April 11, 2024.
Stonewall Resort will host An Evening of Hope at 6 p.m. Aug. 15 to aid flood recovery in Lewis and Upshur counties. The $75 benefit includes a reception, dinner and entertainment, with all admission fees supporting flood victims.
WVDEP is accepting photos of roadside wildflowers for its free 2027 “Roadsides in Bloom” calendar. Submit up to three high-resolution, landscape images taken in West Virginia by Sept. 11, 2026; 12 winners and a cover photo will be selected.
The Upshur County Development Authority will host a free Business Connections Networking Event on Sept. 1 at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Attendees can build partnerships, discover resources and explore internships, mentorships and career opportunities.
Color Bar 51 will permanently close after the July 21 flooding caused extensive damage to the salon. They are the third Upshur County business to announce a permanent closure related to the flooding, joining the Hillbilly Grill and Smoker Friendly.
A 35-year-old man was arrested after allegedly punching and threatening a health care worker in Buckhannon.
President Donald Trump agreed Monday to release $4.5 million for homeowners and renters affected by the July 21 flooding. A formal FEMA disaster declaration has not been issued yet, and details on eligibility and applications are forthcoming, according to local officials.
