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

Upshur County Commission Special Meeting Agenda: April 15, 2025

Here is the agenda for the Upshur County Commission special meeting scheduled for April 15, 2025.

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