West Virginia’s Adopt-A-Highway Fall Statewide Cleanup is set for September 26. Volunteers ages 12 and older must register by September 17 to collect litter along state-maintained roads, with bags, gloves and safety vests provided.
See the agenda for the Buckhannon Water Board meeting on September 10, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
Fairmont State University received a $16,000 state grant to expand First Gen Falcons. The program offers first-generation students mentorship, financial aid workshops, campus resources and other targeted support to help them succeed.
Majestic Mountains Studio partners with the Lewis-Upshur Animal Control Facility and Round ‘Em Up Pet Grooming to give shelter dogs a day out. Professional photos in a natural environment help showcase the dogs’ personalities to potential adopters.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Buckhannon-Upshur scored twice in the opening four minutes and never looked back in a commanding 5-0 Big 10 win over Preston. Rylen Carlyle scored twice, while Bella Nottingham and Katie Queen combined for the shutout.
