A man was arrested in Rock Cave after an officer spotted a vehicle matching the description from a recent reckless driving complaint. The driver was charged with driving while revoked for DUI, third offense.

WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary awarded two $1,000 scholarships for 2026 to Buckhannon-Upshur grads Reese Olivia Curry and Mallory Lynn Hughes. Both standout students and athletes are pursuing nurse practitioner paths and have shown strong leadership and service.

See the agenda for the City of Buckhannon Waste Collection Board meeting scheduled for July 2, 2026, with key items and discussion topics for the board’s upcoming session. Stay informed on what’s on the docket for local waste collection planning and decisions.

A 42-year-old man was arrested after allegedly losing control of his vehicle on Route 33 East in Buckhannon and rolling it. He is charged with driving license revoked for DUI third offense.

The 2026 West Virginia Largest Yard Sale returns Aug. 7-8, with more sellers expected and new participation in Webster County. Registration is open through July 26, and a digital-only map goes live July 31 to help shoppers plan their routes.

Buckhannon City Council voted to make Colonial Arts Center programmer Bryce O’Loughlin a full-time city employee as his expanding music and media work pushed his hours up.

Upshur County administrator Tabatha Perry has been honored with the County Commissioners Association’s Shining Star award. The recognition highlights her work on major grant-funded projects and her day-to-day leadership supporting the county commission.

Buckhannon is moving to buy and demolish an abandoned Cleveland Avenue property long targeted by code enforcement, with costs expected to stay under $5,000.

Jerin Westfall has been named the 2026 John L. Tenney Memorial Baseball Award winner at Buckhannon-Upshur, honoring a senior who shows ability, character and leadership.

Upshur County Summer Basketball League tips off its 2026 season Monday at WVWC’s Rockefeller Center, featuring 17 teams and 170+ players.

Plan your week with the Upshur County Sports Calendar, listing game times for Junior Legion baseball, Buccaneer and Bobcat Division basketball, swimming meets, and the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League. Events run June 29–July 5, with no games scheduled Saturday.

Three Buckhannon-Upshur Buccaneers earned WVSWA All-State Baseball honors, led by junior Brody McDaniels on the First Team, junior Jaxon Spratt on the Second Team, and senior Jerin Westfall as Honorable Mention.

First Community Bank surged into first place in the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League with a 26½–13½ win over former leader Custom Cabinets, taking the top spot with 74 points.

The 2026 Buccaneer Soccer Camp wrapped up in Tennerton with over 70 first- through eighth-graders taking part in four days of skills, drills, and games led by Buckhannon-Upshur boys coach Dalton Auvil.

Buckhannon-Upshur’s Lady Bucs earned major recognition on the 2026 WVSWA All-State Softball Team, with Kynnedy Marple named First Team, Braylea Squires Second Team, and Payton Brown Honorable Mention. The trio helped power a record-breaking 25-10 season.

Buckhannon Toyota is back as title sponsor of the 2026 NCWV Summer Swim League, donating $10,000 to support teams, meets, and young swimmers across the 13-team region. The league topped 600 swimmers in 2025 and will host relay and championship events in Bridgeport and Buckhannon.

Custom Cabinets surged into first place in the Buckhannon Country Club Bob Cupp Memorial Men’s Golf League with a 25½-14½ win over Lynx WV, edging Sam’s Pizza and First Community Bank. Steve Hollen shot low actual (35) and Greg Jones claimed low net (29).