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Upshur County reports 2026 General Election results; fire fee defeated
Live results from the Upshur County Courthouse, updated through election night.
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Bucs set to benefit from reclassification, moving to Class AAA in 2027-28
Buckhannon-Upshur will drop from Class AAAA to Class AAA in 2027-28 under the WVSSAC’s new classifications. Athletic director Taylor Stacy said the move puts the Bucs with schools closer to their size and cuts travel.
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Upshur County Commission agenda: November 5, 2026
See the agenda for the Upshur County Commission meeting on November 5, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
Buckhannon’s Veterans Day parade set for November 7, with ceremony to follow
Buckhannon’s Veterans Day parade starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 7, followed by a ceremony honoring area veterans and their families. Lineup begins at 9:15 a.m. at Gibson Library.
Mountain CAP awarded $83,329 in public funding for crime victim services
Mountain CAP of WV will receive $83,329 for crime victim services. Barbour and Randolph county recipients also received awards in a statewide round of 81 grants totaling $17,178,347.
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Football Little Bucs’ season ends in conference championship loss to Liberty
Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School’s football season ended with a 23-6 loss to Liberty in the Mid-Mountain Conference championship game at Robert C. Byrd High School. The Little Bucs finished 7-2, with both losses coming against Liberty.
Raising the Jolly Roger With… Deacon Thorne
Meet Deacon Thorne, a Buckhannon-Upshur senior and four-year varsity soccer player with All-State and Big Ten Conference honors. He shares his college soccer plans, family inspirations and advice for future Buccaneers: give 100% and enjoy every second.
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