New start time for Tuesday’s Buckhannon-Upshur-University girl’s soccer sectional opener

One Unique Recovery House requested $10,000 each from Buckhannon and Upshur County after abruptly losing funding for two peer recovery support specialists. The nonprofit says it needs $59,939.52 to maintain one year of bridge funding.

Applications are open for West Virginia’s 2026 antlerless deer and state park controlled lottery hunts. Hunters must apply at WVhunt.com by Aug. 31 for state park hunts or Sept. 4 for antlerless hunts.

Explore West Virginia history from July 19–25, including Civil War clashes, political milestones and notable births. Highlights include Don Knotts, Pulitzer winner Jayne Anne Phillips, Gov. Arthur Boreman and Sen. Carte Goodwin.

WVU Medicine reconstructive urologist Dr. Amr Elbakry completed his 100th single-port robotic procedure. The minimally invasive approach can reduce pain, hospital stays, recovery time and scarring for patients with complex urinary conditions.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey joined 24 SpaceTrek students in Buckhannon to launch satellites they had built and calibrated themselves. The free aerospace camp gives young women hands-on STEM experience — and the confidence to know they belong in a field once dominated by men.

WVU Extension’s new $20 self-paced Dining with Diabetes course helps West Virginians manage diabetes or pre-diabetes through practical nutrition guidance, cooking demonstrations and four flexible online modules. Participants can enroll anytime.