Get the latest news and event briefs in this edition of the Buckhannon Banter.

Almost Heaven BBQ Bash fires up in Jawbone Park June 18–20 with championship barbecue teams from 12 states, including the returning KCBS World Champion and powerhouse King’s Barbecue.

Buckhannon City Council will hold a special meeting on June 10, 2026. Review the agenda to see what items are scheduled for discussion and action.

See the agenda for the City of Buckhannon Colonial Arts Center Board’s special meeting scheduled for June 9, 2026. Get the key items and meeting details in one place.

Upshur County Commissioner Kristie Tenney will receive the 2026 Governor’s Mountaineer Spirit Award for inspiring West Virginians to get active through the Mountaineer Mile, sharing the honor with Lauren Winans.

Buckhannon Mayor Robbie Skinner proclaimed Sunday, June 7, as Feast of Corpus Christi Day, honoring Holy Rosary Catholic Church and one of the Catholic Church’s principal feasts.

The Buckhannon Consolidated Public Works Board approved Florida Street as the location for a new Gold Star marker honoring those who gave their lives for the country. The Fred Brooks Garden Club will fund and install the marker.

A man was arrested after allegedly holding a handgun to a woman’s head, threatening to kill her and then pulling the trigger. The gun was not loaded.

Upshur County Superintendent Tim Derico says shrinking enrollment tied to homeschooling and the Hope Scholarship is putting pressure on the district’s budget. With carryover funds dwindling and no levy revenue, he expects more tough decisions in the next year or two.

WVATA inducted WVWC standouts Dr. Jean Fruh and Dr. Rae Emrick ’95 into its Hall of Fame at the spring meeting in Buckhannon, honoring their lasting impact on athletic training.

Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School has released its fourth quarter honor roll, recognizing students who earned a 3.5–4.0 GPA. The list includes dozens of sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders honored for their academic achievement.

Buckhannon officials said the city contributed nearly $85,000 in labor and services to this year’s Strawberry Festival, noting the event is nearing the city’s capacity and should focus on getting better, not necessarily bigger.