The Charles W. Gibson Library’s recent open house showcased fall programs, introduced visitors to staff and offered a look at planned renovations. The project remains in the fundraising stage, while the Friends of the Library seeks community support.
My Buckhannon celebrates its eighth birthday with new ways to find local events, jobs and a little fun — all alongside the community reporting our members and partners make possible every day.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
The Mountain East Conference is struggling, with a 9–15 nonconference record and no teams receiving votes in the coaches poll. West Virginia Wesleyan is a bright spot, though, and could take sole possession of first place by beating defending champion Frostburg State.
Upshur County residents with losses from the July 21 storms have until 6 p.m. Friday to apply for disaster food benefits at the DoHS office on Auction Lane in Buckhannon. The state says 86 households in four counties have been helped so far.
A man faces two felony charges after a criminal complaint accused him of messaging a teenage girl on Facebook for five months, seeking nude images and repeatedly trying to meet her.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Buckhannon-Upshur swept Braxton County 25-7, 25-18 and 25-8, using 16 aces to keep the Eagles off balance. Alivia Cogar led with five aces as the Lady Bucs improved to 13-8.
Buckhannon-Upshur’s Lady Bucs fell 9-0 to unbeaten East Fairmont after trailing 6-0 at halftime. Missing four players, the young team struggled to find its rhythm but will look to regroup Saturday at Parkersburg South.
UPLIFT, the Upshur Long-Term Disaster Recovery Team, has named its officers and six committee chairs and is recruiting volunteers and partner groups to help July flood survivors recover and rebuild.
James L. Gifford, 84, of Buckhannon, WV, passed away on September 24, 2026. A pastor for 40 years, he devoted his life to sharing the Gospel and serving his community.
Buckhannon-Upshur shook off an early penalty kick and battled Class AAA contender East Fairmont to a 1-1 draw Thursday. Coby Smith scored the equalizer in the 61st minute as the Bucs’ defense held the Bees in check the rest of the way.
After a 1–3 start against a tough schedule, Buckhannon-Upshur is using its bye week to sharpen fundamentals and fix costly turnovers. With four of its final six games at home, the Bucs hope to turn steady effort into a second-half surge.
Mitchell Whitley placed 13th in 17:17.46 to lead Buckhannon-Upshur to seventh among 13 teams at the rain-soaked Coal River Classic Invitational. Senior Bryce Mullens added a strong 30th-place finish as the Buccaneers battled slick conditions and injuries.
The Buckhannon-Upshur Lady Bucs placed second among 13 teams at the Coal River Classic despite storm-battered conditions. Gwendolyn Rogosky, Isabella Bowers and Chloe Lewis finished seventh, eighth and ninth, while 14 Lady Bucs set personal bests.
Community Bulletin
Wilson Martino Dental's Buckhannon office at 19 E. Main Street says a patient with a dental emergency will be seen within 24 hours of calling, and most of the time the same day. Its "We Cater to Cowards" approach features everything from gentle-injection options to drill-less fillings for anxious patients.
Diane E. Snyder Hoover, 82, of Buckhannon, died September 23, 2026. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Wilson Martino Dental in Buckhannon will offer free dental care to active military members, their families and veterans on October 5 as part of Freedom Day USA. More than 225 West Virginia businesses are also participating.
