Black Lung Disease

Black Lung Disease At Its Highest In 50 Years, This West Virginia Morning

Federal health researchers at the CDC have a new report about black lung disease among the most experienced coal miners in Appalachia. They are suffering from the incurable disease at the highest rates in nearly half a century.

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Flood, Energy Assistance And The Impact Of SNAP Cuts On Nutrition Ed, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, flood assistance for storm victims in the Northern Panhandle and energy assistance for families in need. We’ll tell you how upcoming federal cuts to SNAP programs will affect nutrition education here in West Virginia...

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School Nutrition Cuts And Jennifer Garner Talks School Partnerships, This West Virginia Week

Top stories this week include the impact of federal cuts to school nutrition programs in West Virginia and Jennifer Garner on school-business partnerships and healthy eating.

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Will The New Silica Dust Standard Rule Be Implemented?

Before a new MSHA rule to limit miner's exposure to silica dust could take full effect, opponents threw up a new roadblock.

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