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Carpenter Crunch Time Week 11: A friendly jab at Preston, bowl speculation and a new Pick’em leader
Preston’s “Buckeneers” typo earns a friendly jab, WVSSAC ratings baffle, and WVU bowl projections roll in. Meanwhile, Corrie grabs the Crunch Pick’em staff lead, and Hank Ellis wins Week 10 among readers.
‘Blessed beyond measure’: 17 pets find homes at Buckhannon adoption event
The Oct. 17 Subaru Loves Pets adoption event at the Lewis-Upshur Animal Control Facility found homes for 12 dogs and five cats, but volunteers say the shelter needs help year-round.
Upshur County proclaims Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month as Sam’s Pizza raises more than $1,000 for research
Sam’s Pizza Day raised $1,105 for pancreatic cancer research, and the Upshur County Commission proclaimed November Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month at its Nov. 5 meeting.
Playoff stakes high as Buccaneers host RCB in regular-season finale
Buckhannon-Upshur hosts Robert C. Byrd Friday in a regular-season finale with playoff stakes for both teams. The Buccaneers seek a .500 finish and a stronger postseason position, while the Eagles aim to secure a first-round home game.
Buckhannon News
Upshur County Board of Education agenda: November 10, 2026
See the agenda for the Upshur County Board of Education meeting on November 10, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
Quilt raffle brings $11,000 to Buckhannon’s American Legion Post 7
Quilters at Heart and American Legion Post 7 members raised $11,000 for the post in their 2026 quilt raffle. Buckhannon resident Shelia Clark won the quilt.
Sports
Little Lady Bucs finish third in conference tournament, close season at 11-4
The Little Lady Bucs finished third in the Mid-Mountain 10 Conference Tournament and closed the season at 11-4. Addi Perkins scored twice in a 2-1 win over Lincoln, helping Buckhannon-Upshur rebound from a tough semifinal loss.
Volleyball Lady Bucs wrap up outstanding season in South Regional
Buckhannon-Upshur’s Lady Bucs capped an outstanding volleyball season with a 28-11 record. They swept Oak Hill 3-0 in the Class AAAA South Region Tournament before falling 3-0 to top-seeded Cabell Midland.
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