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County officials and citizens were out in full force to take part in the launch of the area’s 1.2 million dollar facility of fun. Commissioner Bobby Stewart is thrilled to have Extreme Adventures open.

The Mountain State is facing a potential SNAP benefit freeze, which would impact over 277 thousand people in West Virginia. Single mother of 4 Sara Jones says the benefits normally come in handy.

A Robert C. Byrd High School sophomore will represent West Virginia in the 137th Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day, a time-honored American tradition. Megan Sutton has been selected to join 300 high school students from across the nation as a member of the 2026 Rose Bowl Bands of America Honor Band.

While Lyme disease often comes to mind when considering dangerous tick bites, a lesser-known but severe threat, Alpha-gal Syndrome, has confirmed its first case in Upshur County, West Virginia. The condition causes a severe allergy to mammal products like red meat, and though cases have been reported elsewhere in the state, this marks a new local concern.

Gene Eubank, known to generations of families across North Central West Virginia as “Santa Gene,” was laid to rest Friday following a battle with brain cancer, his family said.

Fast-moving snow dumped 2 to 5 inches across much of North Central West Virginia early Thursday, quickly coating roads with snow and ice and contributing to more than 20 crashes, state highway officials said.

Rich Rodriguez’s return to West Virginia produced moments of excitement and frustration as the Mountaineers finished 4-8 and 13th in the Big 12 in 2025.

Meadowbrook Mall hosted a celebration Friday for Bridgeport High School’s historic fall sports achievements, honoring the school’s first-ever state championships in girls’ cross-country and boys’ soccer.

While many were ringing in the New Year with fireworks, Kaitlinn O’Neal and Colin Masters were welcoming their baby boy, Colson. He was the first baby born at UHC in 2026, arriving healthy and happy.

Upshur County Schools have brought in an educational consulting firm called J Casas and Associates as the district works to regain local control from the West Virginia State Board of Education.