Upshur County Sheriff’s Deputy discovers meth during traffic stop, arrests driver

Nellie Lemoine Dever Chipps, 98, of Kanawha Head, passed away on October 28, 2026. A former one-room school teacher and homemaker, she enjoyed sewing, quilting, traveling, and time with family and friends.

The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.

Catch up on a state’s worth of stories in a minute: quick briefs from around West Virginia.

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, a new bakery selling alcohol-infused cakes and chocolates along with alcohol-free treats, will hold its grand opening Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 2404 Kesling Mill Road.

Upshur County’s Precinct 18 has been temporarily relocated to a new polling location at the Vo-Tech School because of ongoing renovations, and signs will direct voters to it.