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My Buckhannon tracks Upshur County’s 2026 general election results
Live results from the Upshur County Courthouse, updated through election night.
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Man arrested after vehicle goes off Route 33 between bridges
A 29-year-old man faces DUI and destruction of property charges after a Nov. 1 crash sent his vehicle down an embankment between Route 33 bridges to Old Weston Road below.
This week’s Hank Ellis All-Stars: Isabella Bowers and Jimmie Green
Isabella Bowers and Jimmie Green are this week’s Hank Ellis All-Stars. Bowers helped B-U finish eighth at the state cross country meet, while Green’s field goal and three extra points proved pivotal in a 30-28 football win over Preston.
Buckhannon News
Wesleyan’s final fall open house Nov. 7 to cover academics, college costs
Prospective students and families can tour Wesleyan’s Buckhannon campus, explore academic programs and learn about college costs at its final fall open house Saturday, Nov. 7.
Early voting up 24% statewide, 2,325 in Upshur; polls open November 3
West Virginia recorded 162,349 early in-person votes, up 24% from 2022, according to Secretary of State Kris Warner. Polls open November 3 from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Buckhannon City Council agenda: November 5, 2026
See the agenda for the Buckhannon City Council meeting on November 5, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
Sports
Wesleyan sports recap: Could MEC football see a seven-way tie for second?
Wesleyan’s football win over Charleston leaves a seven-way MEC tie for second possible. Plus soccer season finales, conference honors and updates across Bobcat sports.
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