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Football Bucs stumble against Robert C. Byrd, turn attention to playoffs
Robert C. Byrd recovered an onside kick on the opening play and rolled to a 36-6 win over Buckhannon-Upshur Friday night. The 4-6 Buccaneers still made the playoffs and will travel for a first-round game next weekend.
Remembering Jay Rockefeller, from Wesleyan’s student section to the U.S. Senate
Jay Rockefeller has died at 89. In Buckhannon, his legacy includes Wesleyan, the county pool and the personal connections local residents still remember.
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Ninth annual Kelley Tierney soup drive collects 9,347 cans for Upshur County students
This year’s soup drive collected 9,347 cans for Upshur County students in the Backpack Program, bringing its nine-year total to 53,038. Community donations and matching contributions from Kelley Tierney’s office and Rotary fueled the effort.
Buckhannon Water Board agenda: November 12, 2026
See the agenda for the Buckhannon Water Board meeting on November 12, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
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WVWC quarterback Liam McGuire named MEC Offensive Football Player of the Week
WVWC quarterback Liam McGuire earned MEC Offensive Player of the Week honors after throwing for 215 yards and five touchdowns in a 42-13 win over Charleston. West Virginia State’s Keyshon Washington and Alex Shrader took defensive and special teams honors.
Wesleyan’s Beckstedt selected as MEC Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week
West Virginia Wesleyan freshman Liliana Beckstedt earned MEC Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week honors after tallying 95 assists in two matches. Concord’s Allie Davis won the defensive award with 45 digs in a 2-0 week.
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