Work continues on new basketball and pickleball courts at Buckhannon City Park

See the agenda for the Buckhannon Water Board meeting on August 13, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.

A Buckhannon woman was arrested after police allegedly found methamphetamine and marijuana during a traffic stop. She faces two possession with intent to deliver charges.

Mountain CAP will receive $86,993 to provide interviews, advocacy, therapy and other trauma-informed services for abused children in Upshur and Lewis counties. The award is part of $2.13 million in state grants supporting 22 child advocacy projects.

Explore West Virginia history from August 9–15, including the deadly Cabin Creek flood, civil rights milestones, political figures, musical legends, aviation records and the creation of Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge.

West Virginia has launched a pilot of its federally funded HOMES rebate program to help households afford energy-saving upgrades. The pilot will test operations before a statewide rollout projected to save participants up to $4.5 million annually.

FEMA disaster recovery centers are open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Weston and Buckhannon for flood victims in Lewis and Upshur counties. Residents can get help applying for aid under disaster number DR 4932.