Meet Buckhannon-Upshur High School’s 2026 homecoming court
Meet B-UHS’s 2026 homecoming court, led by Queen Alivia Cogar and King Tobias Marple, as the celebration continues with Friday’s football game and Saturday’s Greek Garden dance.
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Upshur County high school students can work the polls November 3 under new state law
Upshur County commissioners approved a student poll worker program for the November 3 election. Eligible juniors and seniors must complete training and obtain written permission from a parent or guardian.
SYCC board discusses yoga, twirling and playground equipment
The Stockert Youth and Community Center board met this month and heard updates about yoga classes, twirling trips and new playground equipment.
Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for October 16, 2026
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Carpenter Crunch Time Week 8: Mountaineers pay millions, get mediocrity as playoff will grow without them
WVU is paying millions for a 7–11 record under Rich Rodriguez, and even a proposed 24-team playoff looks out of reach. Week Eight brings Big XII proving grounds, a must-win feel for Buckhannon-Upshur and fresh staff picks.
After shutting out Lewis County, Bucs set sights on swarming East Fairmont on homecoming night
Fresh off a 20-0 shutout of rival Lewis County, Buckhannon-Upshur hosts East Fairmont for homecoming Friday at 7 p.m. The Bucs aim to keep rolling with disruptive defense and a more consistent offense.
Moon Flower’s Harvest Festival could be its last as federal deadline nears
Moon Flower’s Harvest Festival will bring 33 vendors, food trucks and music to downtown Buckhannon this Saturday. Co-owner Macie Queen says it could be the shop’s last big event as new federal restrictions threaten its future.
Wesleyan supports $75 million in economic output and 605 jobs, report says
An association report estimates Wesleyan supports $75.5 million in statewide economic output and 605 jobs. The grant-funded study uses college-supplied data and economic modeling across six private colleges.
Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for October 15, 2026
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
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Baird earns conference honors as Wesleyan women finish seventh in MEC golf championship
Sydney Baird earned All-MEC honorable mention as WV Wesleyan finished seventh at the 2026 MEC Women’s Golf Championship. Charleston claimed the team title, while Glenville State’s Elaina Seeley took individual honors.
Soccer Bucs blast Colts 6–0 to close regular season in commanding fashion
Buckhannon-Upshur blasted Philip Barbour 6–0 to close the regular season with four wins in five matches. Nicholas Munro scored twice, while Coby Smith delivered a goal and three assists as the Bucs built momentum for the playoffs.
Rogosky, Lewis claim honors, but Lady Bucs finish sixth in Big 10 Conference Run
Gwendolyn Rogosky and Chloe Lewis earned All-Conference Second Team honors as Buckhannon-Upshur finished sixth at the Big 10 championships. Missing Isabella Bowers due to illness, the Lady Bucs now turn to the Oct. 24 regional meet.
Whitley leads B-U with 11th at Big 10 Conference cross-country championships
Mitchell Whitley placed 11th in 17:56.4 at the Big 10 Conference cross-country championships, earning Second Team All-Conference honors. Short-handed Buckhannon-Upshur did not field a team score and heads to regionals next Saturday.
John Richard Ireland
John Richard Ireland, 63, of Buckhannon, WV, died October 15, 2026. He will be remembered for his loving spirit, unique personality and the joy he brought to those who knew him.
Vandalia Health Davis Medical Center to host free menopause awareness event
Vandalia Health Davis Medical Center will host a free menopause awareness event October 29 in Elkins, with speakers discussing symptoms, treatment options and pelvic health.
Lisa Cain Edward Jones, First Community Bank punch tickets to Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League championship
Lisa Cain Edward Jones and First Community Bank cruised to semifinal wins to reach the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League championship. The title match at Buckhannon Country Club is set for next week, with the date to be announced.
MEC to add women’s wrestling as new sport with six conference teams competing; Wesleyan not among those six
The Mountain East Conference will add women’s wrestling as its 24th championship sport in 2026-27. Six schools, not including Wesleyan, will compete in the inaugural championship Jan. 30, 2027, at Glenville State.
Community Bulletin
Fred W. Eberle Technical Center offers CDL training in five to seven weeks
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.
Mountaineering club hiker found dead after being swept downstream in Dolly Sods
State Police said a 21-year-old member of the University of Cincinnati Mountaineering Club was found dead Monday after swift water swept him downstream while crossing a creek in Dolly Sods.
Literacy Volunteers fall book sale opens to the public Thursday
Literacy Volunteers of Upshur County’s fall book sale opens to the public Thursday at The Outpost & Event Center and continues through Saturday.
