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Health & Science Maria Young, Aug. 27, 2026

Another W.Va. Football Team Takes Helmets To A Safer Level

South Charleston High's varsity football team is the latest in West Virginia to use new, high-tech helmets designed to improve player safety.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Aug. 27, 2026

Whistleblower Alleges Misuse Of Federal HIV Treatment Funds

The whistleblower alleges several irregularities in the handling of federal HIV treatment funds by a West Virginia contractor, including kickbacks, embezzlement and federal benefits continuing to dead clients.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Aug. 27, 2026

Partial Lunar Eclipse Visible Over Region Thursday Night

A partial lunar eclipse will be visible for most of the Americas Thursday night into Friday morning as the moon passes through the Earth's shadow.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Aug. 27, 2026

Why The Youth Are Disconnected, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, about 12% of West Virginia’s young people from 16 to 24 are disconnected youth - not going to school or working. Us & Them looks into why the state has such a high number.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Aug. 26, 2026

State Nets Millions In National Settlement With Social Media Company Meta

Meta, parent company of social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to introduce restrictions for younger users including time limits and content controls.

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Health & Science Maria Young, Aug. 25, 2026