Ice Climbers Enjoy The Cold Weather
Recent freezing temperatures gave local climbers the perfect opportunity to learn new skills and practice some things they learned long ago.
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Questioning The Status Quo, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, TJ Meadows from the Metro News Network spoke with News Director Eric Douglas about using his background in business and the energy industry to ask questions and shaking things up.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFree Alzheimer’s Conference Coming To Charleston
More than 38,000 West Virginians are living with Alzheimer’s disease right now, and that number is only expected to grow. But caregivers and those with the diagnosis often have a lot of questions.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAlzheimer’s Report Finds 10% Of W.Va.’s Elderly Population Have It
A new report found more than 10 percent of West Virginians over the age 65 have Alzheimer's.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsElectrical Costs, Ticks And Cognitive Decline, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, we covered stories from across the state, including what’s driving up the cost of electricity and how deaf and blind children are preparing for the labor force. Also, students may return to a school along the Ohio River this fall even after learning the groundwater in the town is contaminated. We also witness the release of an Osprey back into the wild and attend a funeral for a homeless Vietnam-era veteran.
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Fraternal Order Endows Alzheimer’s Research At MU
The West Virginia Order of the Eastern Star will support Alzheimer's research efforts at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, aiming to advance scientific understanding and develop effective treatments for Alzheimer's disease.
Continue Reading Take Me to More News10 Signs To Watch For With Cognitive Decline In Older Relatives
There are many discussions in the news right now about cognitive decline, dementia and Alzheimer’s because of the age of both U.S. presidential candidates. News Director Eric Douglas spoke with Teresa Morris, the program director for the West Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, about what to look for in our own families.
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