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Government Maria Young, Oct. 06, 2026

Huntington Picked For Grant To Address Homelessness, Substance Abuse

Huntington is one of eight communities nationwide to be awarded a $3-million federal grant to strengthen efforts to help struggling residents.

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Health & Science Trey Kay, Aug. 13, 2026

Us & Them: What We Hide — Examining The Collateral Damage Of Addiction

West Virginia is seeing a dramatic decline in overdose deaths, but addiction’s consequences can be complex. On a new episode of Us & Them, Trey Kay explores what addiction can leave behind for children and families through the film “What We Hide” and a conversation with addiction and mental health professionals.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Aug. 13, 2026

Parental Addiction's Impact On Trust, This West Virginia Morning

West Virginia has been at the center of America's opioid epidemic and overdose death toll. While recent reports show the state’s overdose deaths have fallen by nearly 38%, addiction remains the most common reason for West Virginia children to be taken from their families. In the next episode of Us & Them, host Trey Kay attends a WVU training symposium, including a screening of the recent film "What We Hide," and hears from professionals who work with people affected by addiction.

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Arts & Culture Wendy Welch, Jul. 28, 2026

Open Door Café Supports, Destigmatizes Unhoused Community

At Open Door Café in Wytheville, Virginia, gardening is a way to feed the hungry while breaking down the stigma of homelessness. Folkways Reporter Wendy Welch visited Open Door Café and spoke with the volunteers.

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Health & Science Eric Douglas, Jul. 23, 2026

Virtual Ethics Conference On Addiction Recovery Slated For August

A statewide virtual conference next month will look at ethical issues around addiction recovery.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Jun. 25, 2026

Federal Cuts To Medicaid Endanger Addiction Treatment, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, federal cuts and changes to state law focused on Medicaid programs could undermine West Virginia’s drug addiction and treatment system for 50,000 residents.

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