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Sam's Pizza, a family-owned fixture in Upshur County since 1991, is adding delivery drivers to its team of more than two dozen at its Buckhannon location. Applicants are asked to apply in person at 9 Southfork Plaza Drive. Read more →
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Here is the agenda for the Upshur County Commission meeting scheduled for April 9, 2026.
Buckhannon-Upshur fell 6-0 to unbeaten, top-ranked George Washington, but coach Rosie Shackleford praised the Lady Bucs’ fight, unity and renewed belief in one another. B-U returns home Thursday to face East Fairmont.
Brody Wright’s fifth-minute goal lifted Buckhannon-Upshur to a gritty 1-0 win over previously unbeaten Wheeling Central Catholic. Landon Wright made four saves as the short-handed Bucs secured a clean sheet and improved to 6-4-1.
Buckhannon-Upshur’s three varsity runners delivered big results at the Adidas Challenge, led by Gwendolyn Rogosky’s ninth-place finish in a 244-runner field. Isabella Bowers placed 27th and Chloe Lewis took 54th.
Buckhannon-Upshur placed 15th against a 36-team field at the Adidas Challenge in Cary, led by sophomore Mitchell Whitley’s 18th-place finish. Half of B-U’s 16 runners, including girls, set personal bests.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
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.
