The Upshur County Commission will retain the Hampton Community Building after receiving no bids for the property. Commissioners plan to revisit the issue in 120 days.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Lauren Spadafore Gall is the new executive director of the Buckhannon-Upshur Chamber of Commerce. She plans to connect with local businesses, strengthen Chamber support and create events that bring the community together after July’s flooding.
Tourism supports local lodging, dining, entertainment, shopping and services while generating tax revenue for community projects and infrastructure. Visitors accounted for 42% of spending in Upshur County during the past fiscal year, according to the local CVB.
Upshur County is under a flood watch through Friday morning as repeated storms threaten heavy rain and flash flooding. Tuesday poses the greatest risk, exactly three weeks after deadly flooding devastated the region.
WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Daily Grind will host a free community dinner Aug. 21 for flood volunteers, first responders and people affected by the July 21 flooding.
Today’s Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Flood debris pickup in Upshur County is entering its final phase. Residents should place remaining debris out within two days and call or text 304-439-4698 if they have a large amount or believe their location was missed.
See the agenda for the Upshur County Commission meeting on August 13, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
SNAP recipients in Upshur and six other West Virginia counties have until Aug. 20, 2026, to report food lost during severe storms. Eligible households can request replacement benefits through their local DoHS office or by calling 1-877-716-1212.
Upshur Parish House will host Back-to-School Support Days Aug. 17 in Buckhannon and Aug. 19 in Rock Cave. Local students can receive hygiene kits, socks, underwear, water bottles and limited school supplies while available.
WVU Medicine now operates the region’s largest da Vinci robotic surgical fleet, with 41 systems across its hospitals. The technology expands access to precise, minimally invasive procedures that can improve safety, recovery and outcomes.
Buckhannon-Upshur’s young cross-country teams are building mileage, confidence and chemistry under second-year coach Justin Bowers. With a committed boys squad and a deep girls roster, the Buccaneers are pushing for another trip to states.
Carole Burkhead Parsons Ralston, 84, of Buckhannon, WV, died on July 28, 2026. A longtime educator and dedicated community volunteer, she taught for 28 years at Buckhannon-Upshur High School.
The WVSSAC Mon Valley Board is seeking new basketball officials. Candidates must complete online RefReps coursework and weekly training in Bridgeport; call Rob Kimble at 304-677-3384 for details.
Community Bulletin
Fred W. Eberle Technical Center in Buckhannon is enrolling students in its commercial driver’s license (CDL) training program, an accelerated course that can be completed in five to seven weeks. Both daytime and limited evening sessions are available.
Upshur County and Buckhannon will begin substantial damage determinations this week for properties in the Special Flood Hazard Area affected by the July 21-22 flooding. Findings may trigger permitting, mitigation or compliance steps during recovery.
Buckhannon’s Aug. 10-14 calendar includes public board meetings and Colonial Arts Center events, along with flood recovery announcements about park closures, debris collection and permit fees.
