A driver allegedly in the United States illegally faces forgery charges after Buckhannon police found a fake passport and license plate during a traffic stop for a rear taillight that “was not fully illuminated,” according to the criminal complaint.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Buckhannon’s Consolidated Public Works Board approved a Veterans Day parade for Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. and a Christmas parade for Dec. 4 at 6 p.m.
An early header helped the Wesleyan women beat Wheeling before mosquitoes cut short my visit to Culpepper Stadium last Wednesday. Here is the week in Bobcat sports.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Marion Francis Phipps Winemiller Harris, 99, of Buckhannon, passed away on October 6, 2026. She was an avid traveler, reader, and crocheter who cherished her family and community.
West Virginia Wesleyan finished 10th at +117 in the 2026 MEC Men’s Golf Championship at Stonewall Resort. Glenville State won the team title at +14, led by individual champion and MEC Golfer of the Year Fermin Perez Santandrea.
Coby Smith struck in the third minute and finished with a hat trick as Buckhannon-Upshur buried Lewis County, 5-1. The Bucs are 5-1-2 over their last eight matches and host Elkins next for Senior Night.
Buckhannon-Upshur closed its golf season with an eighth-place finish at the Class AAAA Southern Regional after a fog delay disrupted its rhythm. Easton Gregory led the Bucs with a 92, while Hurricane won the regional with a 216.
WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital has been awarded the Platinum Level Award through the 2026 CORE Donate Life West Virginia Hospital Challenge for its efforts to raise awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation.
See the agenda for the Upshur County Commission meeting on October 8, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
Upshur County residents affected by July flooding have until October 17 to apply for federal disaster assistance. Recovery centers in Upshur and Lewis counties will stay open through the deadline.
Buckhannon-Upshur is hanging on to the final Class AAAA playoff spot at No. 16 in the WVSSAC ratings through six weeks despite a 1-4 record. The Bucs visit Lewis County Friday for a 7 p.m. kickoff.
Community Bulletin
For more than 120 years, the Elkins hospital now known as Davis Medical Center has been where the Potomac Highlands turns for care. Today that includes expert kidney care close to home — sparing many patients a drive out of the region.
Kenneth Allen Heater, 76, of Buckhannon, passed away on October 3, 2026. He was a devoted husband, a faithful member of Good Hope Tabernacle, and a heavy equipment operator in the coal industry.
Wesleyan alumnus the Rev. Jake Steele will preach at the public Homecoming Chapel Service on October 11 at 10 a.m. in Wesley Chapel, with music by students Aubree Bozic and Christiana Mande.
