All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Golf Bucs place eighth in South Regional Tournament

Buckhannon-Upshur finished eighth of nine at the Class AAAA South Regional Tournament with a team score of 288 as Hurricane won the title and Isaac Hayes and William Johnson tied for low medalist at 70.
BUHS Golf Feature Image

HURRICANE – The Buckhannon-Upshur golf Buccaneers wrapped up their 2025 season in the Class AAAA South Regional Tournament at the Sleepy Hollow Golf Club Tuesday afternoon. The Bucs finished eighth out of nine teams with a score of 288. Emma […]

Read the full story. Join My Buckhannon today.

​Become a premium member to unlock immediate access to this story and thousands more. Your subscription supports local news by local writers.

Get Started

Already have an account? Log In

Share this story:

Local Businesses

RECENT Stories

Brent Wade Brafford

Brent Wade Brafford, 29, of Buckhannon, a truck driver who loved hunting and the outdoors, died Oct. 4, 2025, and is survived by his fiancée Joyce Bassford, daughter Zoey, stepchildren, siblings, and extended family; funeral Oct. 9.

This week’s Hank Ellis All-Stars: Gwendolyn Rogosky and Jacob Frye

Buckhannon-Upshur athletes Gwendolyn Rogosky, a sophomore who placed second in the Lincoln High invitational helping her cross country team win, and junior receiver Jacob Frye, who had 110 yards and a TD, are this week’s Hank Ellis All-Stars.

Arts Alive! and WVWC’s CCIA to host Jazz & Java at the Opera House in Buckhannon

Arts Alive! and WVWC’s CCIA will host Jazz & Java at the Opera House Oct. 15 featuring the Yamil Conga Trio, salsa dance lessons, food, and a $10 suggested donation with free admission for WV Wesleyan students.

Feed My Sheep helps lift Upshur County residents out of poverty

Feed My Sheep, located on Brushy Fork Road, told Upshur County commissioners it provides food, clothing and hygiene supplies, serves thousands monthly and is expanding services to help residents get IDs and access job resources.
WVWC Volleyball

Volleyball Lady ‘Cats loses five set match to Concord

West Virginia Wesleyan fell to Concord in five sets, 3–2 (23–25, 25–20, 25–19, 28–26, 15–10), after strong efforts from MacKenna Halfin (20 kills) and Bhrooke Axe (14 kills, 10 blocks).

Understanding Buckhannon’s water rate increase

Buckhannon is raising water rates to finance a $47 million new water plant and associated line updates.
St Joseph's Hospital

Health Fair set for Oct. 18 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon

St. Joseph’s Hospital will host a community Health Fair Oct. 18, 7–10:30 a.m., featuring health screenings, free DEXA bone density scans, glucose and blood pressure checks, community tables, and a donation drive for Feed My Sheep.

Buckhannon leaders, Weyerhaeuser begin planning for $1 million community fund

Weyerhaeuser named Buckhannon its third THRIVE community and committed $1 million to be distributed over several years. Company and local leaders will work together to identify long-term projects that benefit residents.

Kelley Tierney’s annual soup drive returns to warm hearts — and bellies — across Upshur County

Kelley Tierney’s eighth annual soup drive is collecting cans through Oct. 31 to stock weekend backpacks and break bags for Upshur County students. Drop-offs at her State Farm office on East Main Street are matched can-for-can.