A man was charged with malicious assault after police said he shot a person in the back with a BB or pellet gun from a passing car in Buckhannon. He allegedly told police he had been involved in other shooting incidents that night as well.
A man was arrested after allegedly causing a two-vehicle collision while impaired by a controlled substance, resulting in serious injury.
A man was charged with DUI and child neglect after deputies said he crossed a double yellow line in a blind curve and struck a pickup truck while his 1-year-old son was in the U-Haul he was driving.
The West Virginia Wildlife Center’s 10th annual Rendezvous Celebration returns July 31–Aug. 1 in French Creek. Visitors can explore living-history encampments, traditional crafts and frontier demonstrations from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine.
LUCAS will offer low-dose lung cancer screenings in Buckhannon Aug. 14, Summersville Aug. 12 and Philippi Aug. 13. Appointments require a physician’s order and must be scheduled at least 14 days ahead.
Vandalia Health Webster Memorial Hospital honored cardiac rehabilitation nurse Veronica Arnold, RN, with the DAISY Award for her compassionate care, clinical expertise and support of patients and colleagues.
The Buckhannon City Council will meet on July 16, 2026. View the meeting agenda.
The Upshur County Commission will meet July 16, 2026. View the meeting agenda.
Opal Annabelle Brown, 96, passed away on July 12, 2026. A cherished family matriarch, she will be remembered for her deep faith, joyful spirit, Southern cooking, and devotion to her loved ones.
WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital earned two 2026 American Heart Association awards for evidence-based rural heart failure and coronary artery disease care. The honors recognize its commitment to better outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality.
P.E.O. International’s local chapter will host a multi-family yard sale on Saturday, July 18, at Immanuel Chapel Church. Proceeds will support scholarships and educational opportunities for women, with all purchases cash-and-carry.
Upshur County Summer Basketball League closed Week Two with three days of Buccaneer and Bobcat Division action at WVWC. The regular season ends this week, with the postseason tournament tipping off Friday.
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No more calling during office hours: WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital patients can now schedule appointments online through MyWVUChart, the same portal that links to the wider WVU Medicine system.
Buckhannon Post 7 opens the Area 2 double-elimination tournament Tuesday at 4 p.m. against Doddridge at Bridgeport High School. Despite a 1-12 record, Post 7 hopes clean defense, effective pitching and timely hits can spark a postseason run.
Walter Owen Tharp, 66, of French Creek, passed away on July 10, 2026, at the Louis A. Johnson V.A. Medical Center in Clarksburg. He was a truck driver, avid outdoorsman, and skilled handyman.
