This week, when an award-winning Asheville chef decided to launch a restaurant, she returned to a rich community tradition. Also, the popularity of weaving waxes and wanes. At the moment, it’s having a renaissance. And, during Lent, Yugoslavian fish stew is a local favorite in Charleston, West Virginia.

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Health & Science Eric Douglas, Feb. 17, 2026

Student Leaders Ask Legislators To Fund Anti-Tobacco Programs

This year's annual Tobacco Free Day at the legislature featured high school students from across the state dressed in ponchos and carrying umbrellas to advocate use of the Rainy Day fund for smoking cessation programs.

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Health & Science Eric Douglas, Nov. 19, 2025

Great Smokeout Planned For Thursday

If you’ve been looking for an excuse to quit using tobacco products, Thursday is your day. It’s the Great American Smokeout.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Jan. 21, 2025

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.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Oct. 02, 2024

Anti-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.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Jul. 17, 2024

Cancer 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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