Weyerhaeuser in Buckhannon is holding a job fair on Wednesday, March 30

Shirley McCord, 90, passed away on February 14, 2026. She is survived by her sons, grandchildren, and great-granddaughter. A graveside service will be held February 17, 2026, at Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon.

Get the full agenda for the Buckhannon City Council meeting set for February 19, 2026. See what’s on the docket and what council members are scheduled to discuss.

The Upshur County Commission is accepting applications for a seasonal, part-time maintenance/groundskeeping position starting in March and running through the fall. Applications are due by close of business Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, or until the position is filled.

Fairmont State University has joined the Gardner Institute’s Transforming the Postsecondary Experience initiative to close performance gaps and boost student success, with a focus on the critical first two college years.

At WVU, some faculty couples are colleagues by day and spouses after hours, blurring the line between home and Mountaineer time.

City offices and the Transfer Station will be closed Feb. 16 for Presidents Day, and West Lincoln at Henry Street will be closed Feb. 17–20 for sanitary upgrades with a detour.