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 plans nearly $200,000 in fall paving, including Henry Street and part of South Florida Street. Council also discussed stormwater funding, a Camden Avenue demolition and police camera upgrades.
Buckhannon’s Sept. 21-25 calendar features public meetings, guitar lessons and a free artist talk and reception for the Vital Actants exhibit. The city also shares upcoming events, gallery dates and flood recovery resources.
WVDOT is accepting bids through Oct. 20, 2026, for Phase 1 of the I-79 Chaplin Hill Gateway Project. Bridge replacement over Chaplin Hill Road is expected to begin in spring 2027, paving the way for broader traffic and multimodal upgrades.
Tygarts Valley Conservation District welcomes Marsha Waybright and Sarah Cunningham as supervisors serving Tucker and Randolph counties. Their conservation expertise, community leadership and Appalachian roots will strengthen the district’s mission.
