B-U senior Angelina Winter reflects on competing in cross country, track, tennis and wrestling, including a state cross-country berth. She also shares her love of challenges, Buccaneer camaraderie, Spider-Man and her goal of becoming a nurse.
The Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur unveiled a new baler at the city transfer station during a ribbon cutting Tuesday. The recycling effort aims to keep soft plastics out of landfills and earn inclusive playground equipment in return.
Engineers linked Reger Avenue’s recurring flooding to an altered road grade, buried curbs, aging pipes and drainage gaps. They recommend mapping and inspecting the system before adding inlets or milling and regrading the street.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Emma Pingley and Eli Watkins are this week’s Hank Ellis All-Stars. Pingley placed 17th at the state golf invitational, while Watkins scored twice — including the late game-winner — in B-U football’s first victory of the season.
Buckhannon residents are urged to report potholes to City Hall as crews begin fall patching. The city hopes to finish work by mid-October, before cold weather affects paving quality.
Buckhannon and Upshur County will host a FEMA flood recovery town hall Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 6:30 p.m. at The Event Center at Brushy Fork. Residents can learn about assistance, resources and next steps, ask questions in person or submit them by email.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
An Upshur County grand jury returned 25 indictments in the September 2026 term, according to the grand jury press report.
Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School swept Elkins in its soccer openers, with the Little Bucs winning 4–1 and the Little Lady Bucs earning a 4–2 victory. Jett Cuppari and Berkley Jeran each scored twice to lead their teams.
See the agenda for the Buckhannon City Council meeting on September 17, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
Upshur Parish House’s Hunger Walk returns Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Buckhannon, expanding into a free community open house with food, family activities and team competitions. Attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food for the pantry.
Gavin Moody shot a 40 to tie for second, while Alex Fisher carded a 42 for fifth at Clarksburg Country Club. Buckhannon-Upshur tied Robert C. Byrd for third with a team score of 177.
Buckhannon-Upshur debuted at No. 13 in the WVSSAC Class AAAA playoff ratings after a 24-19 win over Nicholas County. The Buccaneers host Elkins on Friday, with the top 16 teams qualifying for the postseason.
Buckhannon-Upshur topped Preston 2-1 and swept North Marion 2-0 in a road tri-match Thursday. The two victories lifted the Lady Bucs to 7-7 on the season.
West Virginia Wesleyan goalkeeper Reyna Dalton earned MEC Women’s Defensive Player of the Week honors after making 19 saves and posting consecutive shutouts against Concord and Glenville State.
West Virginia Wesleyan junior Lindsey Dillon was named MEC Women’s Cross-Country Runner of the Week after finishing 20th of 126 runners in 23:33.8 at the RMU Colonial Invitational. She placed first among all MEC competitors.
Community Bulletin
General surgeon Avian Pham, MD, has joined WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital, expanding the General Surgery team alongside Dr. Long at the clinic at 10 Amalia Drive in Buckhannon. Appointments: 304-473-2303.
Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School’s boys placed third among 18 teams at the Chick-Fil-A Invitational, led by Felix Stump’s seventh-place run. The girls finished eighth among 16 teams, with Taylor Wright leading in 17th.
Buckhannon’s Sept. 14-18 calendar features public board and council meetings, curbside recycling and a free songwriters workshop. The CAC Gallery also continues “The Vital Actants” exhibit through Sept. 26.
