BUCKHANNON, W. Va.–A major event in Upshur County gets some finical help from a national organization.
The National Endowment of the Arts has approved a $10,000 grant to the World Association of Marching Show Bands 2023 Buckhannon Host Committee to support the 2023 World Championship in Buckhannon.
The WAMSB 2023 World Championship will take place in Buckhannon in July 2023.
This is only the second time in 26 years it will take place in the U.S. and the first time being hosted on the East Coast, putting the region and state in an international spotlight.