Mental Health Crisis Response And Mountain Valley Pipeline, Inside Appalachia

This week, people with mental health challenges or substance use disorder often end up in jail. But crisis response teams offer another way. Also, one year after the Mountain Valley Pipeline went into service, people who live directly in the pipeline’s path have received compensation. But not everyone. And, the Sacred Harp songbook gets an update for the first time since the early 1990s.

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Health & Science Jack Walker, Jun. 30, 2025

With $8.7M Distributed, Inaugural Opioid Settlement Grant Distribution Halfway Done

At a board of directors meeting Monday, the West Virginia First Foundation provided updates on grant funding distribution to community groups that address addiction.

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Government Maria Young, Jun. 16, 2025

W.Va. Slated To Receive Millions In $7.4B Settlement With Pharmaceutical Firm

West Virginia is among the 55 states and U.S. territories that has agree to a $7.4 billion settlement with a pharmaceutical giant that manufactured opiates.

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Health & Science Eric Douglas, Jun. 11, 2025

New App Designed For Gambling Addiction Recovery

The Problem Gambling Help Network of West Virginia (PGHNWV), which operates the helpline 1-800-GAMBLER, has partnered with CHESS Health to launch the first customized version of the app.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Jun. 04, 2025

Online Gambling Increases Need For Counseling And A Federal Bill Threatens Solar Credits, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, as online gambling increases more people are losing more money than they can afford. And a bill moving through Congress could wipe out tax credits for solar projects.

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Health & Science Jack Walker, Apr. 07, 2025

Bill Expanding Drug Sale Penalties Sparks Concern For Some Lawmakers

West Virginians convicted of selling illicit drugs may soon face stiffer criminal penalties. But some lawmakers and residents worry harsher sentences may not effectively deter drug use, and could even have farther reaching implications than intended.

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Economy Jack Walker, Mar. 28, 2025

Berkeley County Okays Correctional Program Transfer, But Concerns Remain

Jefferson County officials were left scrambling this month after a local rehabilitation program for low-level criminal offenders with substance use issues announced it would cease operations. But a new decision from a neighboring county may provide partic...

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