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Health & Science Emily Rice, About 12 hours ago

Mingo County’s Only Hospital Reopens

In 1918, Williamson Memorial Hospital opened in Williamson, West Virginia to provide health care services to the residents of rural Mingo County. ...

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Government Maria Young, About 12 hours ago

Feds Partner With Local Agencies To Reduce Domestic Violence

Two regions of West Virginia have been given a special designation intended to reduce domestic violence involving firearms. Of the 19 West Virginia homicides linked to domestic violence in 2020, 14 of t...

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Government Caelan Bailey, About 12 hours ago

State Supreme Court Hears Arguments on AmerisourceBergen’s Insurance Litigation Timeline

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals heard two cases Tuesday morning involving AmerisourceBergen, a major drug company involved in opioid settl...

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Arts & Culture Mason Adams, About 12 hours ago

New Compilation Shows Hip-Hop's Roots in Appalachia

Appalachian hip-hop is the subject of a new compilation from June Appal Recordings, titled No Options: Hip-Hop in Appalachia. ...

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Arts & Culture Chris Schulz, About 13 hours ago

Songwriter And W.Va. Native Billy Edd Wheeler Dies At 91

The Boone County native was best known for writing several hit songs including “Jackson” for Johnny Cash and June Carter as well as “Coward of the County” for Kenny Rogers.

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Arts & Culture Jack Walker, About 16 hours ago

Film Festival Will Screen Rural LGBTQ Works In Shepherdstown This Month

The Appalachian Queer Film Festival showcases creative works centered around the LGBTQ experience in rural America. For its tenth anniversary this year, the festival is headed to Shepherdstown. West Vir...

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