Headline Acts Announced For America250 Celebration At Capitol
Three concerts and a fireworks display are planned for the Fourth of July weekend on the state Capitol grounds.
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The National Guard And The Carpenter Ants, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, the National Guard stays in Washington, D.C. for now, a deadline looms for Real IDs and West Virginia band, The Carpenter Ants, celebrate the holidays with a new record.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Experiencing Mental Illness At Rates Higher Than The National Average
West Virginians are experiencing mental illness at rates higher than the national average, and it's even worse in southern West Virginia.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Native Looks At Depression, Treatment In New Novel
Debut novelist William Brewer teaches creative writing at Stanford University, but his Morgantown roots have deeply influenced his writing, and even the main character of his new book — "The Red Arrow" — is also a West Virginia native.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Higher Ed Counselors Asking For Help In Mental Health Crisis
West Virginia college counselors are overwhelmed and asking for support from the state legislature. “The counseling center staff are weary, there's no question about it,” Dr. Hawkins said. “Because we’re operating as if we are in a psychiatric emergency room.”
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WVU Researchers Find Too Much Light At Night May Trigger Depression
New research from West Virginia University suggests too much light, instead of too little, may cause depression in hospitalized individuals. Researchers…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLoneliness May Make it Harder to Manage Chronic Conditions
A new study from the West Virginia University School of Nursing suggests that loneliness may be making it harder for middle-aged Appalachians to manage…
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