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This Week in Buckhannon

Monday, Oct. 26

Duane Carpenter

Cross-country Lady Bucs punch ticket to State Meet with fifth-place regional finish

The Lady Bucs punched their ticket to the WVSSAC State Cross Country Championships with a fifth-place regional finish and 130 points. Gwendolyn Rogosky led Buckhannon-Upshur in 11th as the team earned a return trip to Cabell Midland on Saturday.

Band of Brothers prepares Christmas help for local families

City of Buckhannon Historic Landmarks Commission special meeting agenda: November 9, 2026

Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for October 26, 2026

Upshur County Sports Calendar

Whitley advances to State Meet; X-C Bucs fall short of team berth

First Community Bank claims Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League championship

Volleyball Lady Bucs roll past North Marion in final home match, 3-0

Tuesday, Oct. 27

Brian Bergstrom

A commitment to community brings family together at Hank Ellis Insurance

After growing up watching her family support Buckhannon, Olivia Ellis is finding her own place at Hank Ellis Insurance, helping neighbors and building connections in her hometown.

Fire destroys home on Pocahontas Street early Saturday morning

About 200 people per day have voted early in Upshur County ahead of Nov. 3 general election

Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for October 27, 2026

Mountain State Minute: News from around West Virginia for October 27, 2026

Buckhannon’s October 26–30 calendar includes arts events and flood recovery resources

Soccer Little Lady Bucs head into postseason with back-to-back shutouts

Former Lady Buc Vincent shatters Alabama record in 50-yard freestyle

Missed chances cost Wesleyan football in 17-9 loss to Concord

Wesleyan sports recap: Men’s soccer gets first win; women knock off Concord

Football Little Bucs roll into conference title game with pair of dominant victories

Lady Bucs close regular season with pair of wins, set stage for regional rematch

Wednesday, Oct. 28

Duane Carpenter

This week’s Hank Ellis All-Stars: Lily Rice and Alex Wamsley

Lily Rice and Alex Wamsley are this week’s Hank Ellis All-Stars for Oct. 19-25. Rice scored both goals in B-U’s 2-0 postseason soccer win, while Wamsley rushed for 112 yards against Lincoln.

Buckhannon to start hanging holiday decorations Nov. 2, aims to finish before Thanksgiving week

Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for October 28, 2026

Mountain State Minute: News from around West Virginia for October 28, 2026

Sam’s Pizza Day to benefit pancreatic cancer research on Sunday, Nov. 1

Buckhannon-Upshur graduate receives $5,000 scholarship to study landscape architecture

Who benefits from Valley North? Jefferson County opponents question power line plans

Lady Bucs’ season ends against top-ranked Patriots in regional quarterfinal

Volleyball Lady Bucs face uphill regional road as No. 8 seed; open with Oak Hill

Wesleyan’s Halfin selected as MEC Offensive Volleyball Player of the Week

WVWC keeper Reyna Dalton named MEC Women’s Defensive Player of the Week

Week 9 WVSSAC football ratings: B-U, Preston in final playoff spots ahead of Friday night clash

Thursday, Oct. 29

Duane Carpenter

Raising the Jolly Roger With… Bryce Mullens

Meet Bryce Mullens, a Buckhannon-Upshur senior who runs cross country and track. In this week’s Raising the Jolly Roger feature, he shares favorite team memories, a coach’s lasting advice and his plans for college.

Boozy Bakers opens Saturday with unique alcohol-infused treats

Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for October 29, 2026

Mountain State Minute: News from around West Virginia for October 29, 2026

Precinct 18 polling site temporarily relocated for Nov. 3 election; signs will guide voters

Wesleyan students to collect food for Upshur Parish House Oct. 31

WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital recognized nationally for low C. diff infection rates

George Washington pulls away late to eliminate Buckhannon-Upshur in South Region quarterfinals

Friday, Oct. 30

Duane Carpenter

Carpenter Crunch Time Week 10: Narduzzi’s comments come back to haunt Pitt as Panthers skid

Pat Narduzzi’s swagger is coming back to haunt Pitt as a three-game skid leaves the Panthers tied with resurgent WVU at 5-3. Meanwhile, the Crunch picks race tightens with a three-way tie atop the leaderboard.

Man arrested after allegedly strangling girlfriend during argument

Man arrested for driving lawn mower on a revoked license

Buckhannon Community Theatre presents ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ this weekend

Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for October 30, 2026

Mountain State Minute: News from around West Virginia for October 30, 2026

CAC Gallery hosts Friday reception for third annual BOOOOckhannon exhibition

Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School releases first-quarter honor roll

Playoff stakes high as Bucs, Knights clash in critical showdown

Wesleyan women draw Fairmont State road game Sunday in MEC soccer tournament opener

2026 MEC Men’s Soccer Tournament seeds, matchups set

Wesleyan basketball tickets now sold through Hometown Ticketing

Saturday, Oct. 31

Duane Carpenter

Football Bucs stun Preston on final play, keep playoff hopes alive with 30-28 victory

Jacob Frye caught his third touchdown pass as time expired to lift Buckhannon-Upshur to a dramatic 30-28 win over Preston. The road victory moved the Bucs to 4-5 and kept their Class AAAA playoff hopes alive.