Chamber, CVB welcome pipeliners

Rock Cave IGA will close after nearly four decades under Hawkins family ownership, citing physical, financial and emotional strain. The business and property are for sale, with hopes that a new owner will revive the beloved community store.

The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.

Buckhannon-Upshur opens its 2026 season Friday at preseason No. 1 Bridgeport, seeking its first win over the Indians since 1998. Coach Sloan Baisden says containing star back Gavin Williams and winning the turnover battle will be crucial.

Men’s golf resumed at Buckhannon Country Club after a four-week rain delay, with Custom Cabinets taking the league lead at 71 points. Brian Gaudet earned Low Actual honors with a 36 and shared Low Net honors with Hank Ellis at 32.

Buckhannon-Upshur shook off early jitters and swept Braxton County 25-16, 25-4, 25-11 in its home volleyball opener. Avery Hamer led the Lady Bucs with 11 kills as the new-look squad improved to 1-2.

WVU’s Davis College is supporting efforts to restore the American chestnut by growing seedlings, preserving native West Virginia genetics and aiding ongoing breeding work. Blight killed billions of the trees in the early 1900s.