Buckhannon-Upshur bounced back with a dominant 5-0 win at Grafton, securing its first 10-win season since 2019. Coby Smith and Brody Wright combined for three goals and three assists as Landon Wright earned his eighth shutout.
Meet Buckhannon-Upshur senior Becca Pastorius, a four-year softball and volleyball player and this week’s Raising the Jolly Roger With… feature. She shares her love of music, her appreciation for community support and her plans to become a physical therapist.
Medicare open enrollment runs Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, and local independent insurance agent Jeff Barnhart is offering appointments to help residents review their 2027 coverage options. He reviews plans one-on-one to provide the best options for clients.
The Lewis-Upshur Animal Control Facility will hold its Subaru Loves Pets Adoption Event Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adoptions will cost $25 for cats and $50 for dogs or puppies.
Madelyn Tucker and Brody McDaniels are the Hank Ellis All-Stars for Oct. 5–11. Tucker helped B-U volleyball go 6-0, while McDaniels threw for 182 yards and two touchdowns in football’s 20-0 win over Lewis County.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
The Upshur County Commission approved a new part-time position for the home confinement program due to an increased caseload as the courts continue to utilize the alternative sentencing method. It can also help reduce the county’s jail bill.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Gregory ‘Greg’ Allen White, 64, of Buckhannon, WV, formerly of Grafton, passed away on October 12, 2026. He loved his family, raising cattle, hunting and fishing.
The Lady Bucs fired 19 shots-on-goal but couldn’t break through in a 1-0 loss at Grafton, extending their winless streak to eight matches. Coach Rosie Shackleford praised their heart and teamwork despite the continued scoring drought.
Buckhannon-Upshur’s JV Bucs fell 8–0 to Lewis County in a defensive slugfest Monday, with their final drive stopped at the six-yard line. The Bucs are now 2–2, and next Monday’s game with East Fairmont was canceled.
Buckhannon-Upshur moved up one spot to 15th in the Class AAAA WVSSAC playoff ratings after a 20-0 win over Lewis County. With the top 16 qualifying for the postseason, the Bucs host East Fairmont Friday at 7 p.m.
The Little Lady Bucs powered through back-to-back road routs, beating West Fairmont 5–1 and blanking Liberty 6–0. Ali Triplett scored twice in each win as Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School improved to 7–2.
See the agenda for the Buckhannon Sanitary Board meeting on October 15, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
See the agenda for the Upshur County Commission meeting on October 15, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
The Little Bucs rolled past Taylor County 36–6 and East Fairmont 48–6 to improve to 5–1. Kyler Baisden scored eight total touchdowns across the two wins as Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School continued to build momentum.
Community Bulletin
For more than 120 years, the Elkins hospital now known as Davis Medical Center has been where the Potomac Highlands turns for care. Today that includes expert kidney care close to home — sparing many patients a drive out of the region.
Buckhannon-Upshur served up 30 aces to sweep Fairmont Senior and Robert C. Byrd without dropping a set. The Lady Bucs improved to 20-9, continuing a late-season surge with seven wins in their last eight outings.
See the agenda for the Buckhannon City Council meeting on October 15, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
