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The Upshur County Commission is taking applications for a full-time E911 telecommunicator, with pay starting at $15 an hour and more for prior 911 experience. Applications are being accepted until the position is filled. Read more →
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Here is the agenda for the Upshur County Commission meeting scheduled for July 28, 2022.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
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.
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.
Upshur County’s Sept. 7-13 sports calendar features Buckhannon-Upshur and West Virginia Wesleyan teams competing in football, soccer, golf, volleyball, cross country and tennis. Labor Day has no scheduled events.
Buckhannon-Upshur overcame a 90-minute rain delay and combined race to finish second at its home invitational with 71 points. Mitchell Whitley led the Buccaneers, placing third in 19:10.8, while Kenton Stump and Lucas Fortney also cracked the top 10.
