Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for August 29, 2026
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
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Buckhannon River Fest to honor founder April Pearson Keating with tree and plaque
The 10th annual Buckhannon River Fest will honor the late April Pearson Keating with a new tree and plaque. The Saturday, Aug. 29 event at the River Walk will feature paddling, yoga, live music, food, art and environmental education.
Rock Cave IGA closing after nearly four decades of Hawkins family ownership
Rock Cave IGA will close after nearly four decades under Hawkins family ownership, citing physical, financial and emotional strain. The business and property are for sale, with hopes that a new owner will revive the beloved community store.
Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for August 28, 2026
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Football Bucs head into the fire: top ranked Bridgeport looms in week 1 clash
Buckhannon-Upshur opens its 2026 season Friday at preseason No. 1 Bridgeport, seeking its first win over the Indians since 1998. Coach Sloan Baisden says containing star back Gavin Williams and winning the turnover battle will be crucial.
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WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital earns five-star CMS patient survey ratings
WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital earned a five-star CMS patient survey rating, placing it among the nation’s highest-rated. The honor reflects compassionate, high-quality care, strong communication and responsiveness.
Buckhannon Colonial Arts Center Board agenda: September 1, 2026
See the agenda for the Buckhannon Colonial Arts Center Board meeting on September 1, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
Carpenter Crunch Time Week 1: The Beginning
Carpenter Crunch Time returns for Week 1 as the My Buckhannon panel picks seven football matchups. The slate features Bridgeport at B-U, Wesleyan’s opener at Post and NC State at Virginia.
Golf Bucs fall in home dual with Lincoln
Buckhannon-Upshur fell 178-190 to Lincoln in a home dual at Buckhannon Country Club, with Liam Davis leading the Bucs with a 45. B-U returns Monday at The Raven to face Webster County and Elkins.
Pallottine Foundation accepting Healthy Communities grant applications through September 30
The Pallottine Foundation of Buckhannon is accepting Healthy Communities grant applications through Sept. 30, 2026. Eligible organizations serving five West Virginia counties may receive up to $20,000 for health programs or capacity building.
Mountaineer Gas line replacement to begin on Meade Street Monday
Mountaineer Gas will replace gas lines along Meade Street in Buckhannon beginning Monday, Aug. 31. Rolling closures and parking restrictions are expected weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for about two weeks.
Men’s golf returns after four-week delay; Custom Cabinets takes lead
Men’s golf resumed at Buckhannon Country Club after a four-week rain delay, with Custom Cabinets taking the league lead at 71 points. Brian Gaudet earned Low Actual honors with a 36 and shared Low Net honors with Hank Ellis at 32.
B-U blasts Braxton County in home volleyball debut, rolls to three‑set rout
Buckhannon-Upshur shook off early jitters and swept Braxton County 25-16, 25-4, 25-11 in its home volleyball opener. Avery Hamer led the Lady Bucs with 11 kills as the new-look squad improved to 1-2.
Community Bulletin
Now renting: Manufactured homes at Twin Oaks’ Meadowlands community near Buckhannon
Twin Oaks Home Sales is now renting newly set-up manufactured homes at its Meadowlands community near Buckhannon — a quiet country setting close to town and schools. Good credit and references required; no homes are currently for sale at Meadowlands.
Wesleyan women score 54 seconds into new season, rally for 2-2 draw at Shippensburg
The Lady Bobcats scored 54 seconds into their season but needed an Ayan Ahmed header with 3:35 to play to earn a 2-2 draw at Shippensburg in Thursday’s opener. Zoe Brown made 12 saves as Wesleyan withstood a 24-8 deficit in shots.
Chilet scores, but Soccer Bobcats drop season opener to Findlay, 2-1
Findlay substitute Tyler Pawlicki scored less than three minutes after entering to hand West Virginia Wesleyan a 2-1 loss in Thursday’s season opener at Culpepper Stadium. Axel Chilet scored for the Bobcats.
