Upshur County housing market fraught with challenges, including low inventory and high demand

BUCKHANNON – Local real estate agents and landowners weighed in on the state of the housing market in the Buckhannon-Upshur community. The Buckhannon Planning Commission began a series of meetings to evaluate the status of housing in the immediate area during their Feb. 5 meeting. Their April 16 meeting continued that conversation by inviting realtors,…

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Loyle Thomas “Tom” Smith, Jr.

Loyle Thomas “Tom” Smith, Jr., 67, of Buckhannon, passed away on August 22, 2026, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and accomplished mechanic.

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Pamela Gayle Allender

Pamela Gayle Allender, 70, of the Lick Run Community, passed away unexpectedly at her home on August 22, 2026. A former CNA, she enjoyed reading, watching TV, and shopping on Amazon.

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Upshur County Sports Calendar

Upshur County’s Aug. 24-30 sports calendar features Buckhannon-Upshur and West Virginia Wesleyan football, soccer, volleyball, golf and cross-country action. Highlights include Friday varsity football at Bridgeport and Saturday’s Wesleyan home opener against Post.