Miscues costs Bucs in 35-7 football loss to Lewis County

Fairmont Federal Credit Union’s gift will enhance Fairmont State’s Finance Lab with new technology, software and educational resources. It also creates an annual award for a high-achieving senior finance student.

West Virginia drivers face the nation’s highest risk of animal collisions. Report carcasses that pose a traffic hazard to WVDOH at 1-833-WVROADS, online or through a local field office; animals off the roadway generally won’t be removed.

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

Buckhannon-Upshur shook off a second-set loss to beat Elkins 3-1 in Big 10 Conference volleyball action. Avery Hamer had 11 kills and Cora Cottrill added nine blocks as the Lady Bucs won their seventh straight match and improved to 11-7.

Buckhannon-Upshur senior Brady Hommema shares his favorite soccer moment, the friends who make being a Buccaneer special and the parents who never miss a game. Get to know the soccer, track and lacrosse athlete who hopes to become a civil engineer.

Buckhannon-Upshur ranks 14th in the Week 4 WVSSAC Class AAAA football playoff ratings with a 1-3 record, placing it among the 16 teams currently in playoff position. The team is off this week before hosting Fairmont Senior on Oct. 2.