The former Rock Cave Elementary School building will remain a polling location for the Nov. 3 general election. Upshur County voters can register or update their registration through Oct. 13, and early voting runs Oct. 21–31.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Buckhannon-Upshur High School will induct five athletes and its 1993 boys state champion soccer team into the Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 3. The honorees will also be recognized at Friday’s football game, and $20 banquet tickets remain available.
The Buckhannon Consolidated Public Works Board will forward a resident’s request to lower the Route 20 speed limit within the city limits from 35 to 25 mph to the West Virginia Division of Highways. The board did not endorse the proposed change, which is up to the DOH.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Katrina Diane “Elmie” Harris, 68, of Volga, WV, died September 30, 2026, surrounded by family after a 15-year battle with multiple myeloma. Her grandchildren were the center of her world.
The Little Lady Bucs earned a 2–0 road win at Bridgeport before falling to East Fairmont and Taylor County in a demanding three-game stretch. B-UMS stands at 2–2 overall as the team looks to regain momentum.
The Little Bucs bounced back from a loss at Liberty with a dominant 40-8 win over Elkins, improving to 3-1 at midseason. Buckhannon-Upshur Middle piled up 308 rushing yards and six touchdowns, led by Kyler Baisden’s 135 yards.
Buckhannon-Upshur’s four-game unbeaten streak ended with a 1-0 road loss to Fairmont Senior after a third-minute goal. The Bucs pressed for an equalizer but couldn’t finish, with tough home tests against Bridgeport and Cabell Midland up next.
Fred Brooks Garden Club’s September Yard of the Month selections recognize local homes and St. Joseph’s Hospital.
West Virginia Wesleyan College will welcome alumni and friends for Homecoming October 9–11, with reunions, campus activities and Bobcat football. Registration is encouraged by October 1.
LUV 4 Animals and Jenkins Subaru will host an October 17 adoption event at Lewis-Upshur Animal Control, with reduced fees of $50 for dogs and $25 for cats.
Alex Fisher shot a 43 to lead Buckhannon-Upshur to third place at the Route 33 Challenge at Elks Golf Course. The Bucs posted a 177 with three golfers in the top 10, while Lewis County won the team title with a 159.
Community Bulletin
A run of power outages across central West Virginia in recent months has homeowners weighing backup options. Crites Electric, a Buckhannon Generac dealer of more than 45 years, installs automatic standby generators that restore power within seconds — no cords, no switches.
Buckhannon-Upshur showed fight but fell 2-0 at Fairmont Senior despite putting 10 shots on goal. Coach Rosie Shackleford praised the Lady Bucs’ teamwork and effort as they look to break an offensive slump.
Buckhannon-Upshur rolled past Tygarts Valley in a 3-0 sweep, extending the Lady Bucs’ winning streak to five and improving to 16-8. With 26 aces and growing confidence, B-U kept its midseason surge rolling while experimenting with positions.
