The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Marion Francis Phipps Winemiller Harris, 99, of Buckhannon, passed away on October 6, 2026. She was an avid traveler, reader, and crocheter who cherished her family and community.
West Virginia Wesleyan finished 10th at +117 in the 2026 MEC Men’s Golf Championship at Stonewall Resort. Glenville State won the team title at +14, led by individual champion and MEC Golfer of the Year Fermin Perez Santandrea.
Coby Smith struck in the third minute and finished with a hat trick as Buckhannon-Upshur buried Lewis County, 5-1. The Bucs are 5-1-2 over their last eight matches and host Elkins next for Senior Night.
Buckhannon-Upshur closed its golf season with an eighth-place finish at the Class AAAA Southern Regional after a fog delay disrupted its rhythm. Easton Gregory led the Bucs with a 92, while Hurricane won the regional with a 216.
A Spencer man faces charges after two DoorDash drivers reported shots were fired at their car when GPS took them down the wrong driveway, according to West Virginia State Police.
