Santa opts for covered sleigh at rainy Rock Cave Christmas parade
Katie Kuba
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ROCK CAVE — Steady showers in Buckhannon and intermittent rain in the southern part of Upshur County led to a lighter-than-usual turnout for Rock Cave Christmas parade Saturday afternoon.
But the spectators and participants who were there didn’t let the downpour dampen their spirits.
Here are some scenes from Saturday’s parade, which kicked off at 1 p.m.
The City of Buckhannon’s Christmas parade is slated for 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7.
Members of the Upshur County Baton Corps march down Route 20 South.The Banks District Volunteer Fire Department saw to it that Santa Claus made an appearance.Mikie Blankenship waves excitedly to the big man in the red-and-white suit.French Creek Freddie — the county’s most famous groundhog — emerged from his burrow to bid season’s greetings to paradegoers.There was no shortage of twirling groups at Saturday’s parade.The Upshur County Twirling Academy brought the heat in the form of flaming batons.Rock Cave Elementary students represented their school.Mayor David McCauley brought his slight Santa beard — along with greetings from the city — to the Rock Cave Christmas parade.
Buckhannon-Upshur forced four turnovers and posted its first shutout of the season in a 20-0 rivalry win over Lewis County. Brody McDaniels hit Kadyn Baisden for two touchdowns as the Buccaneers kept their playoff hopes alive.
Buckhannon-Upshur snapped a five-game losing streak with a 1-1 road draw against Lewis County in girls soccer. Bella Nottingham saved a penalty kick before moving out of goal and scoring the equalizer in the 48th minute.
A man was arrested in Upshur County on three charges of delivery of methamphetamine after allegedly selling the drug to a confidential informant. Bail was set at $30,000 cash only.
Saint-Gobain, Harper Lumber and the Band of Brothers teamed up to provide 450 sheets of drywall to homes affected by the July flood. The Band of Brothers identified homes in need, and Harper Lumber handled distribution.
WVU placed Lambda Chi Alpha on interim suspension October 9 after hazing reports, halting chapter social functions, recruitment and university programming.
