Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for May 30, 2025

WV Secretary of State Kris Warner says he won’t release West Virginia voters’ unredacted personal data — like Social Security or driver’s license numbers — to the U.S. Department of Justice, citing state law and privacy.

Upshur County Clerk Carol Smith announced the local winners in West Virginia’s first-ever “I Voted!” sticker contest, celebrating eighth-grade artists and boosting interest in the upcoming Primary Election.

Angela Frances Alfred, 84, passed away on February 9, 2026. A lifelong Christian and retired pharmacy technician, she will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her family and all who knew her.

Upshur County Special Olympics organizers are counting on the community to keep the momentum going at the 2026 Polar Plunge on Feb. 28 in Buckhannon.

The Upshur County Public Library’s 31st Annual Ramp Dinner returns Friday, April 17, 2026, featuring a gourmet Appalachian menu prepared by Chef Dale Hawkins of Fish Hawk Acres. Tickets are limited, advance purchase is required, and dine-in or take-out options are available.

Paula Gay Carver, 62, of Rock Cave, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital following an extended illness. She is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, and extended family.