Meet B-U senior Jimmie Green, a soccer and track athlete inspired by his father, teammates and coaches. He reflects on favorite Buccaneer memories and shares plans to study business or finance at WVU, with hopes of owning a business.
Buckhannon’s latest financial audit found no known fraud, noncompliance, deficiencies or material weaknesses. City officials praised the finance staff, while council prepares to appoint a committee to select the next auditing firm.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Chloe Lewis and Carter Haney are the Hank Ellis All-Stars for Aug. 31–Sept. 6. Lewis led the Lady Bucs to a cross-country team title at home, while Haney anchored the boys’ soccer defense in two shutout wins.
Buckhannon has received more than $94,000 in insurance payments for city vehicles and rescue gear damaged or lost in the July flood. A review of the new Jawbone Park sound equipment remains pending.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
More than 400 Lewis County middle school students displaced by July floods are attending classes at WVU Jackson’s Mill for the 2026-27 school year. The partnership offers a sense of community plus history, STEAM and outdoor learning opportunities.
Meet the new faculty teaching business, psychology, theatre, music, physics and English at West Virginia Wesleyan College for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Jenkins Ford’s fourth annual car show will benefit pancreatic cancer research Sept. 19 in Buckhannon. The event features raffles, trivia, prizes, survivor recognition and more than 25 trophies, with proceeds supporting PanCAN.
Audrey Johnston won Buckhannon-Upshur’s home invitational by more than 30 seconds, finishing in 14:53.2. Taylor Wright placed fourth as the Little Lady Bucs took second behind Elkins.
Felix Stump won the B-U Invitational boys’ title in 12:34.8, leading Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School to a runaway team victory. The Little Bucs placed three runners in the top four and scored 29 points, well ahead of Lincoln’s 75.
Buckhannon marks Labor Day with city office closures and delayed waste collection before a week of public meetings and bulky goods pickup. Arts events include guitar lessons, exhibitions and an upcoming comedy show.
Buckhannon-Upshur blanked Oak Hill 4-0 for its third straight shutout and victory, improving to 3-2. Coby Smith scored twice, while Brody Wright added a goal and two assists as the Bucs allowed only two shots on frame.
Buckhannon-Upshur struck first on Rylen Carlyle’s early goal but surrendered four unanswered in a 4-1 loss at undefeated Hurricane, its first defeat of the season. Bella Nottingham made 18 saves, including a penalty stop.
Community Bulletin
The breast cancer support group WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital started last October has become a monthly fixture in Salvati Hall, meeting the third Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The gatherings are open to all patients and survivors.
Stephen David Randall, 77, of Buckhannon, passed away on August 20, 2026. A licensed captain and lifelong adventurer, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, sailor, and entrepreneur. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Wesley Chapel.
Upshur County’s Sept. 7-13 sports calendar features Buckhannon-Upshur and West Virginia Wesleyan teams competing in football, soccer, golf, volleyball, cross country and tennis. Labor Day has no scheduled events.
