Robert Harold Sprouse, Jr., 71, of Buckhannon, WV, died on July 12, 2026, at Rolling Hills Nursing Home in Bridgeport, Ohio. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Waste Management.
Upshur County Summer Basketball League regular-season play concluded at West Virginia Wesleyan College, highlighted by several high-scoring performances. Buccaneer playoffs began Friday, while Bobcat tournament action tips off Monday.
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.
