The Elizabeth Zane Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is planning a community celebration in Upshur County for America’s 250th birthday.

Upshur County Schools enters its final standardized testing window April 27–May 7, with leaders set to review new ELA and math data as the district works toward 2028–29 proficiency goals.

Problem Solver’s Consultants, a Buckhannon-based marketing agency, has been named the 2026 West Virginia Rural Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The honor will be presented May 6 in Fairmont during National Small Business Week.

Get the details for the City of Buckhannon Consolidated Public Works Board meeting on April 23, 2026, with the full agenda posted in one place. Review the scheduled items ahead of time and stay informed on upcoming public works decisions.

Buckhannon and the Upshur County Tobacco Prevention Coalition are collaborating on updated signage urging Strawberry Festival visitors to stay smoke-free in city parks and along parade routes.

West Virginia Wesleyan College’s Department of Music will honor retiring piano and organ professor Dr. Melody Meadows ’85 with a weekend of performances featuring alumni, students and faculty.

Sankofa: From Africa to Appalachia opens Friday, April 17 at 6 p.m. at West Virginia Wesleyan College, running through May 15 by appointment.

WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital celebrated West Virginia Wesleyan nursing students Graci Ketterman and Dalaynie Myers at an Aspiring Nurse Program signing ceremony.

Kynnedy Marple fired a five-inning no-hitter as No. 7 Buckhannon-Upshur rolled past No. 7 Lewis County 10-1, then powered to a 14-6 mercy-rule win at Elkins behind Braylea Squires’ five RBIs. The Lady Bucs improved to 14-6 overall and 11-1 in the Big 10.

West Virginia Wesleyan rallied from four down to force extras in game one, but West Liberty struck for two in the eighth to win 6-4, then jumped out early and rolled to an 11-3 sweep at Culpepper Field.

West Virginia Wesleyan men’s tennis stayed red-hot in Philadelphia, blanking West Chester 7-0 to extend its winning streak. For the second straight match, the Bobcats didn’t drop a set across all six singles and three doubles flights.

The latest Hank Ellis All-Stars are Gwen Rogosky and Tobias Marple. Rogosky won the 3200 and placed third in the 1600 at Philip Barbour, while Marple powered B-U lacrosse with three goals and four assists vs. Mountain State.

Sunset Graphics jumped to the top of the Buckhannon Country Club Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League standings with a 26-14 win over Sam’s Pizza in week one.

Buckhannon-Upshur’s Lady Bucs won seven events and edged Lewis County 65-64 to take a four-team home meet Tuesday. Ella Whitehair doubled in the 800 and 1600, and the Lady Bucs also swept two relays ahead of Tucker County and Tygarts Valley.

Buckhannon-Upshur boys track and field rolled to a midweek home meet win, taking eight events and scoring 99.5 points to top Tucker County, Lewis County and Tygarts Valley. Mason Conway won the 1600 and 3200, and the Bucs swept three relays.

Buckhannon-Upshur exploded for a season-high 22 goals in a dominant 22-4 road win over Preston, jumping to a 15-1 lead after one quarter. Jackson Richards scored five, 11 players found the net, and the Bucs outshot the Knights 51-8 to even their record at 4-4.

Mallory Moss poured in four goals and an assist as Buckhannon-Upshur edged Morgantown 9-8, leading 6-4 at halftime and holding on late. Brianna Howes added three goals, Josie Rosencrance made 10 saves, and the Lady Bucs won their fifth straight to improve to 5-1.