North Buckhannon Riverfront Park and Jawbone Park will remain closed for at least 30 days for sanitization following last month’s flooding. Other parks and the Riverwalk Trail remain open. Upshur County’s registered sanitarian is also working to get restaurants, hotels back open.
With a veteran core, deeper roster and two full offseasons in Dalton Auvil’s system, Buckhannon-Upshur boys soccer aims to build on last year’s seven wins. Strong summer work has the Bucs preparing for tough openers against Morgantown and Martinsburg.
The Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur reported that its foundation flood relief fund had collected $51,789 as of Aug. 4. Local officials are working with community agencies to determine how the funds can be used most effectively.
Buckhannon and Upshur County officials are determining how to use flood relief funds while urging residents to put out debris immediately. Donations and volunteers are being redirected to Lewis County as recovery efforts continue.
Today’s Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
B-U alum Rosie Shackleford, 20, takes over as the Lady Bucs’ fifth girls soccer coach in six years. Having experienced frequent turnover as a player, she hopes to bring stability, trust and a long-term commitment to her hometown program.
West Virginia SNAP recipients in all 55 counties have until Aug. 10, 2026, to report food lost during severe storms that began July 21. Eligible households can request replacement benefits through their local DoHS office or by calling 1-877-716-1212.
See the agenda for the Buckhannon Consolidated Public Works Board meeting on August 13, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
Robert Eugene Burke, 92, of Buckhannon, WV, died at his home on August 6, 2026. A U.S. Army veteran and Masonic Lodge member, he enjoyed farming, raising Border Collies, hunting, and fishing.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance is available to eligible Lewis and Upshur County workers, including the self-employed, affected by the July 21–22 storms and flooding. Claims must be filed with WorkForce West Virginia by Oct. 2, 2026.
See the agenda for the Upshur County Board of Education meeting on August 11, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
Low-interest SBA disaster loans are available to West Virginia businesses, nonprofits and residents affected by severe weather July 21–22. Eligible applicants can receive funds for repairs, personal property and working capital, with terms up to 30 years.
The Fred W. Eberle Technical Center Administrative Council will meet in regular session at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The meeting will be held at the center at 208 Morton Avenue in Buckhannon.
Vandalia Health’s Mobile Mammo Unit will offer walk-in screenings Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Buckhannon Medical Care. Women 40 and older who meet eligibility guidelines can receive fast, confidential breast cancer screening without an appointment.
Community Bulletin
Job seekers in Upshur County can browse local help-wanted ads in one place on My Buckhannon's job listings page, where every opening comes from an established local employer or community partner.
Upshur County 4-H and FFA exhibitors showcased a year of work at the 2026 Youth Livestock Show and Sale. Eli DeGarmo earned Overall Showman, Lindy Wagoner took reserve showman and grand champions were named across eight project categories.
Civil & Environmental Consultants told Upshur County officials that a bad subgrade at the tennis courts will cost an additional $84,000 to fix. Lighting and bleachers will also be cut from the project, despite having already been ordered and received.
