Man arrested on drug and DUI charges after Buckhannon traffic stop
A man was arrested on drug and DUI charges after a Buckhannon officer stopped him for nonworking taillights and allegedly found Xanax bars.
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Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for October 20, 2026
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Ike Morris, Waco Oil & Gas owner and Glenville State benefactor, dies
I.L. “Ike” Morris, who built Waco Oil & Gas in Glenville and gave millions to Glenville State University, died Monday. In September, the university dedicated the new Ike and Sue Morris Stadium.
Great Jawbone Howl-O-Ween brings Halloween festivities to Buckhannon
The Great Jawbone Howl-O-Ween will offer vendors, music, a costume contest and a magic show on Halloween in Buckhannon. Admission to the park grounds is free, with festivities running from noon to 5:30 p.m.
Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for October 19, 2026
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
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Patricia F. Riggs Strader
Patricia F. Riggs Strader, 97, of Buckhannon, WV, passed away on October 20 at her son’s home in Toccoa, GA. She was a devoted nurse, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
‘Funny Money’ opens Oct. 22 at Wesleyan with $10 and $5 tickets
“Funny Money” runs Oct. 22-24 at Wesleyan, with 7:30 p.m. shows and a 2 p.m. Saturday matinee. Tickets are $10 or $5; high school students and their families attending the Oct. 24 admissions open house get in free.
Wesleyan sports recap: Women’s soccer earns the Bobcats’ only win of the week; men battle No. 3 Charleston
Women’s soccer shut out Charleston for Wesleyan’s only win of the week before losing at West Virginia State, while volleyball, men’s soccer and football fell. Here’s the October 12–18 recap.
Five turnovers sink Wesleyan in 41-21 loss at West Liberty
Wesleyan lost four fumbles and threw an interception on Saturday, and West Liberty turned them into 31 points. Hunter Patterson ran for 359 yards for the Hilltoppers.
Smell smoke this fall? It may be coming from the Monongahela National Forest
Forest Service crews plan prescribed burns on 726 acres of the Monongahela National Forest in Pocahontas and Tucker counties through mid-November. Comments are open until Nov. 13 on a Randolph County project that would add prescribed fire on 965 acres.
West Virginia early voting starts October 21 under photo ID law
Early voting runs October 21–31 for West Virginia’s November 3 general election, the first statewide general election under the new photo ID law.
Upshur nonprofits and churches have until Dec. 7 to apply for SBA damage loans
Eligible Upshur County private nonprofits and churches can apply for SBA physical damage loans until Dec. 7. Economic injury applications are due July 7, 2027.
Buckhannon’s October 19–23 calendar includes public works meeting and arts activities
Buckhannon’s weekly update lists an October 22 public works meeting, recycling pickup, Colonial Arts Center activities and upcoming community events, along with flood recovery resources.
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Primary care at five Vandalia Health clinics, including Buckhannon Medical Care
Since joining Vandalia Health, the former Davis Health System has widened access across central West Virginia. Primary care remains the front door — now at five clinics, including Buckhannon Medical Care, backed by a 190-location network.
Cross-Country Little Bucs finish strong, place second at Last Call Invitational
The Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Little Bucs finished second at the Last Call Invitational, just one point behind South Morgantown. Felix Stump placed second and Sylas Andrews fifth to lead the team in its regular-season finale.
X-C Little Lady Bucs cap season with fourth-place finish at Last Call Invitational
The Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Little Lady Bucs capped their season with a fourth-place finish at the Last Call Invitational. Audrey Johnston placed 10th and Taylor Wright took 13th to lead the team.
