Grave Marker Dedication Honors Black Activist Bessie Woodson Yancey
A grave marker dedication was held this month for an Appalachian activist who died decades ago.
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Advocates Call For Tobacco Prevention Funding Under New Administration
Advocates are hopeful that Governor Patrick Morrisey will include funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs in his upcoming budget proposal.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAnti-Tobacco Advocates Disappointed With Lack Of Legislative Consideration
Advocates say they are disappointed lawmakers did not consider increasing funding for tobacco prevention during the second special session of the legislature.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCancer Advocates Petition Governor To Address Tobacco Use In Special Session
Cancer advocates are petitioning West Virginia’s governor to consider an investment for tobacco prevention in his expected call for a special session in August.
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