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’s Alivia Cogar and Alex Fisher are this week’s Hank Ellis All-Stars. Cogar led the volleyball team in digs across three matches, while Fisher paced the golf team with two top-10 finishes.
The Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur flood relief fund has reached $165,000. The committee has initially assigned more than $12,500 to applicants and is committed to assessing their changing needs and following up over time.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
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.
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.
West Virginia Wesleyan has named Zontavius Johnson head coach of its cross country and track and field programs. The veteran coach hopes to bring championships to the Bobcats as the cross country teams prepare for their Regional Preview in North Carolina.
Community Bulletin
Hank Ellis Insurance Agency in Buckhannon is urging drivers to ask about an auto insurance rate lock — a way to hold a rate steady as premiums climb. The independent Erie agency, owner-operated since 2006, writes auto, home, life and commercial coverage.
Buckhannon-Upshur swept Lincoln in straight sets but fell to Bridgeport in a three-set thriller at Thursday’s home tri-match. Coach Jessica McQuain praised the Lady Bucs’ growth and effort as the split moved them to 12-8.
Buckhannon-Upshur High School will induct six honorees into its Athletic Hall of Fame on Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. in the high school commons. Tickets are $20 and include dinner and the ceremony; purchase them through the athletic department or event organizers.
