2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (197+ words) Elaine M. Hager, 96, of Buckhannon, WV, passed away on September 5, 2026. She is remembered for her devotion to faith and family, warm smile, hospitality, and positive outlook. Betty Jean Howes, 97, of Upshur County, passed away at home on September 8, 2026, surrounded by her…...

3+ day, 59+ min ago   (204+ words) Liam Davis shot a team-best 45 as Buckhannon-Upshur placed third with a 199 at Bridgeport Country Club. Bridgeport won with a 158, while Alexander Randolph earned low-medalist honors with a 37. First Community Bank opened fourth-quarter play atop the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (419+ words) TENNERTON — Fourth‑quarter play opened Wednesday in the Buckhannon Country Club Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League, with several teams grabbing early momentum. First Community Bank surged to the top of the standings after rolling past Feola’s Flowers, 29½–10½. Hank Ellis Insurance…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (420+ words) A longtime State Farm agent on Buckhannon's Main Street, Kelley Tierney offers home, auto, life and renters insurance — plus State Farm financial services — under the company's "Here For What Matters" approach. Read more → Kimbra Wachob, assistant director of Upshur County…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (177+ words) The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond. Buckhannon-Upshur weathered relentless pressure to edge North Marion 2-1 and remain unbeaten in Big 10 play. Bella Nottingham made 16 saves, while Ella Whitehair’s first-half strike…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (484+ words) When a burst pipe, leaking roof or major storm hits a home, Foster's Marketing Group offers emergency repairs 24/7 — water mitigation, pipe and roof repair, drywall, and insurance assistance — from a Buckhannon company licensed and insured in West Virginia. Read more…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (207+ words) 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. WVU Heart and Vascular Institute…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (222+ words) Buckhannon-Upshur blanked Oak Hill 4-0 for its third straight shutout and victory, improving to 3-2. Coby Smith scored twice, while Brody Wright added a goal and two assists as the Bucs allowed only two shots on frame. Stephen David Randall, 77, of Buckhannon,…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (219+ words) Buckhannon-Upshur struck first on Rylen Carlyle’s early goal but surrendered four unanswered in a 4-1 loss at undefeated Hurricane, its first defeat of the season. Bella Nottingham made 18 saves, including a penalty stop. Stephen David Randall, 77, of Buckhannon, passed away on August…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (182+ words) Tyler Harmon of Ravenswood set West Virginia’s blue catfish weight record with a 72.75-pound catch from the Ohio River. The 48.15-inch fish broke the weight mark, while the 51.49-inch length record still stands. Marlene Warner Ledbetter, 89, of Buckhannon, WV, died…...