Buckhannon Community Band seeks support to launch new statewide Community Bands Festival

The Buckhannon Community Band is organizing West Virginia’s first Community Band Festival, set for May 2 at Buckhannon-Upshur High School. Organizers estimate 500–600 performers and asked the Upshur County Commission for help with planning costs.

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Michael Wayne Sims

Michael Wayne Sims, 43, of Clarksburg, WV, died on April 17, 2026, at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. He loved family get-togethers, spending time with loved ones, and animals.

Upshur County Sports Calendar

Plan your week with the Upshur County Sports Calendar, featuring baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, and track & field from April 20–26. Get game times and matchups for Buckhannon-Upshur and West Virginia Wesleyan, plus conference and championship meets.

MEC announces 2026 football schedule

Mountain East Conference unveiled its 2026 football slate: an eight-game league schedule across nine NCAA dates, with each team playing four home and four away games plus up to three non-conference contests. League play begins Sept.