Today’s Edition

Buckhannon has received more than $94,000 in insurance payments for city vehicles and rescue gear damaged or lost in the July flood. A review of the new Jawbone Park sound equipment remains pending.

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

Buckhannon marks Labor Day with city office closures and delayed waste collection before a week of public meetings and bulky goods pickup. Arts events include guitar lessons, exhibitions and an upcoming comedy show.

Stephen David Randall, 77, of Buckhannon, passed away on August 20, 2026. A licensed captain and lifelong adventurer, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, sailor, and entrepreneur. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Wesley Chapel.

Buckhannon-Upshur blanked Oak Hill 4-0 for its third straight shutout and victory, improving to 3-2. Coby Smith scored twice, while Brody Wright added a goal and two assists as the Bucs allowed only two shots on frame.

Buckhannon-Upshur struck first on Rylen Carlyle’s early goal but surrendered four unanswered in a 4-1 loss at undefeated Hurricane, its first defeat of the season. Bella Nottingham made 18 saves, including a penalty stop.

WVU Heart and Vascular Institute celebrates 10 years of expanding access to world-class cardiovascular care. Its pioneering treatments, research, education and collaboration have made West Virginia a destination for patients with complex conditions.

Save a Life Day will host more than 750 free naloxone events nationwide on Sept. 24, 2026. This year’s “Elevate Harm Reduction” theme champions evidence-based strategies that reverse overdoses, prevent disease and save lives.

Fairmont State’s Dr. Frank LaFone received WVAGP’s Lifetime Achievement Award for more than two decades of leadership in GIS. A WVAGP and VerySpatial founder, he continues to advance geospatial education and mentor future professionals.

The West Virginia Humanities Council awarded minigrants of up to $2,000 to nonprofits statewide. The projects support exhibits, digitization, historic preservation, tours, workshops and other educational humanities programs.