28 Indicted in Upshur County on Charges Ranging from Drug Offenses to Child Abuse
An Upshur County grand jury returned 28 indictments this week in cases involving allegations that range from violent crimes and sexual offenses to drug
WVGOP Rejects Effort to Reopen Primaries After Procedural Dispute, Illegitimate Appointments
An effort to reopen the West Virginia Republican Party’s closed primaries for the 2026 election failed Saturday after a contentious State Executive Committee meeting
Helen Lea Reed
Helen Lea Reed, age 86, formerly of Buckhannon, died Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Valentines Assisted Living in Elkins, where she had been a
Wayne Sanford Smith
Wayne Sanford Smith, age 73, of Buckhannon, died Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Holbrook Healthcare Center in Buckhannon.
Glenn J. Yerkey
especially his Volkswagen truck.
Ronald Dale Dean
Ronald Dale Dean, age 62, of Buckhannon, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at J.W.
Manchin Presses WVGOP to Reopen Republican Primaries as Party Weighs Decision
Former U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin is pleading with West Virginia Republicans to allow independent voters to participate in GOP primary elections.
Buckhannon City Council Advances Proposal Limiting New Vape, Smoke Shops Near Schools and Parks
Buckhannon city officials have taken the first step toward tightening local regulations on vape and tobacco retailers, advancing a proposal aimed at limiting where
West Virginia Senate Majority Whip Jay Taylor Announces Bid for Reelection
West Virginia Senate Majority Whip Jay Taylor announced he is seeking reelection, pointing to his conservative voting record, leadership role in the chamber and
Walz to Address Political Future as Reports Say He Will Exit 2026 Minnesota Governor’s Race
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is expected to announce Monday that he will not seek reelection in 2026, according to a political insider familiar with