Feed My Sheep is staying put, at least for now, after contacting an attorney over demands from the WV Pentecostal Church that they vacate their property on Brushy Fork. The organization serves more than 40,000 people annually through food giveaways and other community programs.
A man was arrested after he was allegedly found sleeping on the couch in a residence after being told he was not permitted there. He also allegedly took a watch from the home.
Residents who lived or worked in Lewis, Upshur, Ritchie or Pleasants counties during the July 21 storms may qualify for D-SNAP food benefits. Applications will be accepted Sept. 21-25 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at designated county sites.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Meet B-U senior Jimmie Green, a soccer and track athlete inspired by his father, teammates and coaches. He reflects on favorite Buccaneer memories and shares plans to study business or finance at WVU, with hopes of owning a business.
Buckhannon’s latest financial audit found no known fraud, noncompliance, deficiencies or material weaknesses. City officials praised the finance staff, while council prepares to appoint a committee to select the next auditing firm.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Chloe Lewis and Carter Haney are the Hank Ellis All-Stars for Aug. 31–Sept. 6. Lewis led the Lady Bucs to a cross-country team title at home, while Haney anchored the boys’ soccer defense in two shutout wins.
See the agenda for the Upshur County Commission meeting on September 10, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
Upshur County 911 Assistant Director Kimbra Wachob was named WV CIT Dispatcher of the Year for her compassionate crisis response and statewide training leadership. Her work has strengthened how dispatchers handle behavioral health emergencies across West Virginia.
Buckhannon-Upshur weathered relentless pressure to edge North Marion 2-1 and remain unbeaten in Big 10 play. Bella Nottingham made 16 saves, while goals from Rylen Carlyle and Ella Whitehair powered the gritty victory.
West Virginia Wesleyan opened its fall golf season at the Vulcan Invitational, with the men placing 11th and the women competing individually. Caleb Fairhurst led the Bobcats at 7-over, while McKenna Knotts paced the Lady Bobcats at 31-over.
Buckhannon-Upshur found its rhythm with sweeps of Doddridge County and Fairmont Senior in a 2-1 showing at the Lewis County quad. The Lady Bucs improved to 5-7 after delivering what coach Jessica McQuain called their best volleyball yet.
More than 400 Lewis County middle school students displaced by July floods are attending classes at WVU Jackson’s Mill for the 2026-27 school year. The partnership offers a sense of community plus history, STEAM and outdoor learning opportunities.
Meet the new faculty teaching business, psychology, theatre, music, physics and English at West Virginia Wesleyan College for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Jenkins Ford’s fourth annual car show will benefit pancreatic cancer research Sept. 19 in Buckhannon. The event features raffles, trivia, prizes, survivor recognition and more than 25 trophies, with proceeds supporting PanCAN.
Community Bulletin
For more than 120 years, the Elkins hospital now known as Davis Medical Center has been where the Potomac Highlands turns for care. Today that includes expert kidney care close to home — sparing many patients a drive out of the region.
Audrey Johnston won Buckhannon-Upshur’s home invitational by more than 30 seconds, finishing in 14:53.2. Taylor Wright placed fourth as the Little Lady Bucs took second behind Elkins.
Felix Stump won the B-U Invitational boys’ title in 12:34.8, leading Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School to a runaway team victory. The Little Bucs placed three runners in the top four and scored 29 points, well ahead of Lincoln’s 75.
