Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for September 22, 2025

Meet B-U senior Jimmie Green, a soccer and track athlete inspired by his father, teammates and coaches. He reflects on favorite Buccaneer memories and shares plans to study business or finance at WVU, with hopes of owning a business.

Buckhannon’s latest financial audit found no known fraud, noncompliance, deficiencies or material weaknesses. City officials praised the finance staff, while council prepares to appoint a committee to select the next auditing firm.

Meet the new faculty teaching business, psychology, theatre, music, physics and English at West Virginia Wesleyan College for the 2026-2027 academic year.

West Virginia State Police cadets will begin Keystone Model crisis training Sept. 9. Classroom lessons and realistic simulations will teach them to recognize behavioral health emergencies, communicate effectively and safely de-escalate encounters.

More than 400 Lewis County middle school students displaced by July floods are attending classes at WVU Jackson’s Mill for the 2026-27 school year. The partnership offers a sense of community plus history, STEAM and outdoor learning opportunities.

Jenkins Ford’s fourth annual car show will benefit pancreatic cancer research Sept. 19 in Buckhannon. The event features raffles, trivia, prizes, survivor recognition and more than 25 trophies, with proceeds supporting PanCAN.