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This week, people with mental health challenges or substance use disorder often end up in jail. But crisis response teams offer another way. Also, one year after the Mountain Valley Pipeline went into service, people who live directly in the pipeline’s path have received compensation. But not everyone. And, the Sacred Harp songbook gets an update for the first time since the early 1990s.

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Arts & Culture Jack Walker, Jul. 02, 2025

Taking Precaution Important For Firework Usage, Long-Time Fire Official Says

July 4 is nearly upon us, and soon firework displays will light up the night sky across West Virginia. Fireworks can be an opportunity for family fun, but medical and fire prevention officials urge residents to use caution. ...

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Jul. 02, 2025

Firework Safety Tips And Youth Gambling Online, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, we hear tips for firework safety and discuss a demographic shift in who is gambling.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Jul. 03, 2024

State Officials Offer Safety Tips Ahead of Independence Day Celebrations

While fireworks are a Fourth of July tradition, the sizzling, popping, colorful explosives are also the leading cause of the holiday’s accidents.

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Education WVPB Staff, Jun. 29, 2023

Air Quality Alerts Continue And Teachers Gather To Talk Student Literacy On This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, hundreds of southern West Virginia teachers are gathered in Charleston this week, learning how to best improve student literacy. Randy Yohe reports on implementing the “Ready Read Write” initiative.

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Energy & Environment Delaney Wells, Jun. 28, 2023

Monongahela National Forest Prohibits Fireworks

If you are planning to celebrate July 4th at Monongahela National Forest, reconsider what you are packing. Possessing, igniting, discharging or using any kind of fireworks is prohibited on National Forest System Lands.

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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas, Jun. 29, 2021

Watch For Forest Fires From Fireworks, Warns Forest Service

The Fourth of July holiday is a time to get outdoors and have fun in the national forests in West Virginia. But wildlife managers say to leave fireworks at home. Possessing, igniting, discharging or using any kind of fireworks is prohibited on national forest system lands.

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