West Virginia’s first Almost Heaven LEGO Bash lands in Bridgeport Sept. 25-26 with master builders, vendors, games and family activities. Admission is $10 for adults, while children 5 and under and aviation expo activities are free.
Buckhannon’s fire and police chiefs told city council that crews removed 95 people from high water in the first 23 hours of the July 21 flood, aided by 70 swiftwater personnel from 11 agencies.
The Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur Foundation has received 62 applications for flood assistance. The foundation has raised more than $160,000 to help the community recover from the July 20 and 21 flooding.
Buckhannon-Upshur sophomore Emma Pingley shot a 93 and placed 10th in the inaugural Girls Southern Regional Qualifier, earning a state tournament berth. Her poise, putting and three straight pars helped her overcome extreme heat and early nerves.
Rylen Carlyle’s 45th-minute strike lifted Buckhannon-Upshur to a gritty 1-1 road draw against Winfield in scorching heat. Bella Nottingham made eight saves as the unbeaten Lady Bucs moved to 1-0-2.
See the agenda for the Buckhannon Waste Collection Board meeting on September 3, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
