Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for September 22, 2026
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.

The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Buckhannon plans nearly $200,000 in fall paving, including Henry Street and part of South Florida Street. Council also discussed stormwater funding, a Camden Avenue demolition and police camera upgrades.
Buckhannon-Upshur’s Athletic Hall of Fame will induct five standout athletes and the 1993 state champion boys soccer team Oct. 3. The Class of 2026 will also be honored at halftime of the Oct. 2 football game.
Buckhannon officials are seeking help to keep the Stockert Youth and Community Center basketball program running in 2026 following director Debora Brockleman’s retirement. They hope to have a plan put together by October 1.
In a wild fourth quarter, Wesleyan churned through a 19-play drive, struck for a 79-yard touchdown on fourth-and-two and pounced on a kickoff fumble. The Bobcats held off West Virginia State, 28-23, through a game packed with late drama.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Buckhannon-Upshur fell 6-0 to unbeaten, top-ranked George Washington, but coach Rosie Shackleford praised the Lady Bucs’ fight, unity and renewed belief in one another. B-U returns home Thursday to face East Fairmont.
Brody Wright’s fifth-minute goal lifted Buckhannon-Upshur to a gritty 1-0 win over previously unbeaten Wheeling Central Catholic. Landon Wright made four saves as the short-handed Bucs secured a clean sheet and improved to 6-4-1.
Buckhannon-Upshur’s three varsity runners delivered big results at the Adidas Challenge, led by Gwendolyn Rogosky’s ninth-place finish in a 244-runner field. Isabella Bowers placed 27th and Chloe Lewis took 54th.
Buckhannon-Upshur placed 15th against a 36-team field at the Adidas Challenge in Cary, led by sophomore Mitchell Whitley’s 18th-place finish. Half of B-U’s 16 runners, including girls, set personal bests.
Buckhannon’s Sept. 21-25 calendar features public meetings, guitar lessons and a free artist talk and reception for the Vital Actants exhibit. The city also shares upcoming events, gallery dates and flood recovery resources.
See the agenda for the Buckhannon Consolidated Public Works Board meeting on September 24, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
Volunteers are invited to help clean up Audra State Park’s upper picnic and future group camping areas September 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Deborah Kay Strader, 73, of French Creek’s Carter Community, passed away peacefully at home on September 20, 2026. A devoted Christian, educator, wife, mother, and grandmother, she was known for her kindness and generosity.
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.
Joan Maria Doris, MSW, DSW, of Ithaca, passed away on September 14, 2026, after a short illness. A devoted social worker and family therapist, she loved Appalachia, kayaking, hiking, fiber crafts, and baking.
Upshur County’s Sept. 21-27 sports calendar features football, soccer, golf, volleyball, cross country, swimming and tennis. Buckhannon-Upshur and West Virginia Wesleyan teams compete throughout the week, with no events Sunday.