The Lady Bucs punched their ticket to the WVSSAC State Cross Country Championships with a fifth-place regional finish and 130 points. Gwendolyn Rogosky led Buckhannon-Upshur in 11th as the team earned a return trip to Cabell Midland on Saturday.
The Band of Brothers is helping neighbors with accessibility ramps and flood recovery while its scenic calendar fundraiser supports Christmas meals and presents.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Upshur County’s Oct. 26–Nov. 1 sports calendar features football, soccer, volleyball and cross country. Highlights include regional tournaments, a conference football championship and Buckhannon-Upshur’s state cross country races.
Buckhannon-Upshur sophomore Mitchell Whitley earned a state cross country berth with an 11th-place regional finish in 17:06. The Bucs placed ninth, missing team qualification, while senior Mason Conway fell one spot short of an individual berth.
First Community Bank won the 2026 Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League championship, defeating Lisa Cain Edward Jones 47-43 in 18-hole match play. Teammates Chris Brady and Burton Abel earned Low Gross and Low Net honors, respectively.
Buckhannon-Upshur rolled past North Marion 25-12, 25-9, 25-12 in its final home volleyball match. Avery Hamer led with 13 kills as the Lady Bucs improved to 25-10 and built momentum for regional tournament play.
Vandalia Health earned Level 9 recognition in both acute and ambulatory care in the 2026 Digital Health Most Wired Survey.
See the agenda for the City of Buckhannon Historic Landmarks Commission special meeting on November 9, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
Dr. John Coe Sencindiver, 78, of French Creek, passed away on October 21, 2026, surrounded by family. A proud veteran and longtime WVU educator, he was admired for his kindness, generosity, and dedication to his students.
Costly mistakes sank Buckhannon-Upshur in a 34-15 loss to Lincoln despite a 265-229 edge in total offense. Three turnovers, 11 penalties and a safety undermined the Bucs, while Connor Rice powered the Cougars with three rushing touchdowns.
Community Bulletin
Foot and ankle pain no longer means a long drive. Vandalia Health Foot & Ankle now treats patients in four central West Virginia towns — Buckhannon, Cowen, Elkins and Philippi — part of the network long known as Davis Health System.
The Buckhannon-based organizers of the first Almost Heaven LEGO Bash reported more than 2,000 visitors. Early discussions about educational field trips for next year’s event are underway.
The October 25–31 history roundup includes the first Mountain State Forest Festival, Hurricane Sandy’s snow in Upshur County and the birthdays of Brad Paisley and Nick Saban.
