The Upshur County Firefighters Association will host a public meeting Sept. 10 to discuss a proposed fire fee increase on the Nov. 3 ballot. The proposal would raise the annual residential fee from $25 to $35. Firefighters will take questions from the public.
Authorities are searching for missing and endangered Christopher James Chenoweth, last seen on foot near 160 Camden Avenue in Buckhannon. Use caution and report information to the Upshur County 911 Center at 304-472-9550.
Wesleyan snapped a 35-game football losing streak with a 421-yard performance, while Buckhannon-Upshur looks to rebound from a tough opener at Bridgeport. Week Two of the Carpenter Crunch also brings a fresh slate of seven games and reader picks.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Buckhannon’s fire and police chiefs told city council that crews removed 95 people from high water in the first 23 hours of the July 21 flood, aided by 70 swiftwater personnel from 11 agencies.
The Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur Foundation has received 62 applications for flood assistance. The foundation has raised more than $160,000 to help the community recover from the July 20 and 21 flooding.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Buckhannon-Upshur sophomore Emma Pingley shot a 93 and placed 10th in the inaugural Girls Southern Regional Qualifier, earning a state tournament berth. Her poise, putting and three straight pars helped her overcome extreme heat and early nerves.
LUCAS will offer low-dose lung cancer screenings in Rock Cave Sept. 29-30 and Buckhannon Oct. 1-2. Appointments must be made at least 14 days ahead and eligible uninsured West Virginians may receive screenings through grant funding.
Edward Jones financial advisor Brendan Cain of Buckhannon has received Certified Financial Planner certification, covering financial management, retirement savings, insurance, education and estate planning.
Buckhannon-Upshur looks to rebound from a 68-0 loss to Bridgeport when it faces Class AA No. 7 Philip Barbour at 7 p.m. Friday. The Bucs must contain standout back Landyn Carpenter and play clean, disruptive football to pull off the upset.
Custom Cabinets cruised past Highland Landscaping, 24½–11½, to win the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League’s third-quarter title with 95½ points. Chris Brady earned Low Actual honors with a 34 and shared Low Net honors at 33.
The Fred W. Eberle Technical Center Administrative Council will meet in regular session at 2 p.m. September 8 at the center in Buckhannon.
See the agenda for the Upshur County Commission meeting on September 3, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
West Virginia’s first Almost Heaven LEGO Bash lands in Bridgeport Sept. 25-26 with master builders, vendors, games and family activities. Admission is $10 for adults, while children 5 and under and aviation expo activities are free.
Rylen Carlyle’s 45th-minute strike lifted Buckhannon-Upshur to a gritty 1-1 road draw against Winfield in scorching heat. Bella Nottingham made eight saves as the unbeaten Lady Bucs moved to 1-0-2.
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.
See the agenda for the Buckhannon Waste Collection Board meeting on September 3, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
See the agenda for the Buckhannon City Council meeting on September 3, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
