Buckhannon awarded $10,000 in opioid settlement funds to One Unique Recovery House. The grant will help retain two peer recovery specialists after federal funding was unexpectedly cut in July.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
The Carpenter Crunch Time contest returns for the 2026 football season with a new design and a season leaderboard. The free weekly pick ’em features seven high school and college games. Make your picks today!
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.
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.
Sophomore Mitchell Whitley led Buckhannon-Upshur with a 37th-place finish in 17:54.6, nearly three minutes faster than last year. The Buccaneers placed 19th among 28 teams at the St. Marys Autumn Classic.
Buckhannon-Upshur opened its season with a strong fifth-place finish in a deep 24-team field at the St. Marys Invitational. Gwendolyn Rogosky led three Lady Bucs into the top 40, while Chloe Lewis posted a personal best by nearly two minutes.
See the agenda for the Buckhannon Consolidated Public Works Board special meeting on August 27, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
Buckhannon-Upshur placed fourth with a 198 in a competitive quad match at Tygart Lake Country Club, led by Chance Wayne’s 47. The Buccaneers return Thursday to host Lincoln after rain canceled their dual match with Elkins.
Buckhannon-Upshur showed grit but opened its 2026 volleyball season with losses to Mount Hope Christian and Shady Spring. The 0-2 Lady Bucs return home Tuesday to face Braxton County at 7 p.m.
Community Bulletin
The breast cancer support group WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital started last October has become a monthly fixture in Salvati Hall, meeting the third Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The gatherings are open to all patients and survivors.
Buckhannon-Upshur opened its 2026 golf season in the rain, falling 185–193 to Lincoln before rebounding with a 192–211 win over Preston. Alex Fisher led the Bucs in both matches as they moved to 1–1 overall and in the Big 10.
Three failed clearances led to first-half goals as Buckhannon-Upshur fell 3–1 to physical Morgantown in its season opener. Jackson Richards scored for B-U, which controlled possession and held the Mohigans scoreless after halftime.
