Lauren Spadafore Gall is the new executive director of the Buckhannon-Upshur Chamber of Commerce. She plans to connect with local businesses, strengthen Chamber support and create events that bring the community together after July’s flooding.
Tourism supports local lodging, dining, entertainment, shopping and services while generating tax revenue for community projects and infrastructure. Visitors accounted for 42% of spending in Upshur County during the past fiscal year, according to the local CVB.
Upshur County is under a flood watch through Friday morning as repeated storms threaten heavy rain and flash flooding. Tuesday poses the greatest risk, exactly three weeks after deadly flooding devastated the region.
See the agenda for the Buckhannon City Council special meeting on August 13, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Daily Grind will host a free community dinner Aug. 21 for flood volunteers, first responders and people affected by the July 21 flooding.
Today’s Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
See the agenda for the Buckhannon Water Board meeting on August 13, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
A Buckhannon woman was arrested after police allegedly found methamphetamine and marijuana during a traffic stop. She faces two possession with intent to deliver charges.
Mountain CAP will receive $86,993 to provide interviews, advocacy, therapy and other trauma-informed services for abused children in Upshur and Lewis counties. The award is part of $2.13 million in state grants supporting 22 child advocacy projects.
FEMA disaster recovery centers are open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Weston and Buckhannon for flood victims in Lewis and Upshur counties. Residents can get help applying for aid under disaster number DR 4932.
