Paranormal Trail Returns For Spooky Season
The West Virginia Paranormal Trail is back for another season, and there's even a new location this year.
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The Robotic Future Of Caring For The Elderly, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, both the U.S. and Japan are considering robots as a potential solution to an aging population amidst a caretaker crisis.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCaring For The Caregivers Of Aging Adults, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, our partner HealthQ explores why embracing the title of “caregiver” matters—and how recognition and support can make a difference in this phase of life.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSolar Power Hike And A Roller Coaster In Mercer County, This West Virginia Week
Appalachian Power customers may be seeing another price hike, caregivers are under stress, particularly during the holidays, and a new mountain roller coaster is a destination for fun seekers in Mercer County.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMore Than 25% Of W.Va. Adults Are Caregivers To Parents
More than a quarter of adult West Virginians are serving as caregivers for a family member. That comes with stress, as well as emotional and physical tolls.
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Bill In Congress Could ‘Alleviate Burdens On Caregivers’
Millions of families nationwide find themselves caring for loved ones in their own family. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito experienced those issues as she provided care for her own parents. She recently introduced legislation into the U.S. Senate to help alleviate burdens on caregivers.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNew Play Explores 1980s Coal Strikes And Sen. Capito Talks Legislation For Caregivers, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia native JC Lasek’s latest play is about a West Virginia family in the 1980s who struggle with the ups and downs of the economy at the time – the coal strikes. It is showing through Nov. 12 at the Raleigh Theatre in Beckley. Briana Heaney sat down with Lasek to talk about the production.
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