Donated Land To Become Recreational Complex In Upshur County
A donation of 70 acres in Upshur County will be used to create a multi-use recreational center.
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A Look Inside Quick Response Teams, This West Virginia Morning
Appalachia has had high rates of substance abuse and mental health disorders for years. After the problem reached a boiling point during the COVID-19 pandemic, a few communities tried using crisis response teams, and so far, that seems to be working. Last year, Inside Appalachia’s Mason Adams spent several months with some of these teams and has this story.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOpioid Settlement Fund Distribution And Mental Health Crisis Intervention, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, we learn how opioid settlement funds are getting distributed, plus discuss new ways communities are responding to mental health crises.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState EMS, Fire Department Leaders Address Job Vacancy, Mental Health Crisis
State fire and EMS leaders face challenges with job recruiting and retention, keeping stations open and maintaining mental health in the wake of experiencing overwhelming tragedy. They are asking for help from the West Virginia Legislature.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMany W.Va. Counties In Crisis Mode Over School Bus Driver Shortage
Numerous West Virginia counties are struggling to recruit and retain school bus drivers and mechanics.
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Report: W.Va. is Prepared for Public Health Emergencies
West Virginia is prepared for public health emergencies. That’s according to a report out Thursday.The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation says in the 2017…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLawmakers Updated on Winter Storm Impacts
A special joint-session of the legislature was held in the House chamber Friday in response to the recent crises caused from this week’s storm. Officials…
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