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Here is the agenda for the Upshur County Commission meeting scheduled for August 6, 2026.
A North Carolina man was sentenced to 48 months in federal prison after a Lewis County traffic stop and hotel search uncovered about 3,755 fentanyl stamps.
Mountain Creek Appalachian Cuisine Restaurant will open Aug. 8 at Pipestem Resort State Park’s Mountain Creek Lodge, accessible by aerial tramway.
Vandalia Health’s Mobile Mammo Unit will offer walk-in screenings Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Buckhannon Medical Care. Women 40 and older who meet eligibility guidelines can receive fast, confidential breast cancer screening without an appointment.
Upshur County 4-H and FFA exhibitors showcased a year of work at the 2026 Youth Livestock Show and Sale. Eli DeGarmo earned Overall Showman, Lindy Wagoner took reserve showman and grand champions were named across eight project categories.
Civil & Environmental Consultants told Upshur County officials that a bad subgrade at the tennis courts will cost an additional $84,000 to fix. Lighting and bleachers will also be cut from the project, despite having already been ordered and received.
Peak Health’s Peak Advantage Medicare Advantage plans earned a 4.5-star CMS rating, making them West Virginia’s highest-rated. The recognition reflects strong member experiences and a commitment to coordinated, high-quality care.
