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Study: Estimates Project Catastrophic Population Loss In Central Appalachia

The population in Appalachia’s coal-producing counties has declined since the boom of the 1950s. As the coal industry mechanized and shrunk, jobs went away, and young people did, too. Now, a series of population estimates shows things might get even worse.

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New Department Of Health Secretary Announces Initiatives

West Virginia’s new secretary of the Department of Health was sworn into office Friday and announced goals to increase efficiency within the department with AI software, among other initiatives.

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Business Officials Pilot Consulting, Cost-Share Programs To Address Child Care Shortage

West Virginia business officials are launching two new programs that aim to make operating and accessing child care easier in the Mountain State.

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