Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for October 20, 2026
Eligible Upshur County private nonprofits and churches can apply for SBA physical damage loans until Dec. 7. Economic injury applications are due July 7, 2027.
Buckhannon’s weekly update lists an October 22 public works meeting, recycling pickup, Colonial Arts Center activities and upcoming community events, along with flood recovery resources.
Lewis County native Amy Metz brings her teaching background to WVU’s New Mountaineer Orientation and employee training.
A man was arrested on drug and DUI charges after a Buckhannon officer stopped him for nonworking taillights and allegedly found Xanax bars.
The Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Little Bucs finished second at the Last Call Invitational, just one point behind South Morgantown. Felix Stump placed second and Sylas Andrews fifth to lead the team in its regular-season finale.
The Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Little Lady Bucs capped their season with a fourth-place finish at the Last Call Invitational. Audrey Johnston placed 10th and Taylor Wright took 13th to lead the team.