Buckhannon’s Alex Skinner wins big at Irish Road Bowling nationals

TKS Contracting rallied past Sam’s Pizza, 41-35, to win the Buccaneer Division championship in the Upshur County Summer Basketball League. Kaden Moore led the champions with 19 points.

Buckhannon-Upshur faces six 2025 playoff teams and opens 2026 with three road games, starting at Bridgeport. Coach Sloan Baisden breaks down the daunting slate, a week-four home opener and Senior Night, plus a well-timed week-five bye.

A flash flood emergency was issued for Buckhannon and central Upshur County after 3 to 5 inches of rain triggered rescues, road closures and flooded structures. Residents were urged to avoid travel, move to higher ground and never drive through floodwater.

West Virginia Wesleyan College professor Greg Popovich will take life-size West Virginia cryptids to Gaming Community Expo at Universal Studios, an annual event that attracts about 10,000 gamers.

Buckhannon’s latest buzz includes the last day to visit the pool, a high school open house and more. Residents are also rallying against the Valley North line and gearing up for the Healthy Hero Hustle 5K.

Spotted lanternfly has been confirmed in St. Albans, making Kanawha the 22nd West Virginia county with the invasive pest. Officials urge residents to inspect vehicles, remove tree-of-heaven and report sightings to bugbusters@wvda.us.