Aluminum Plates For Deep Space Win W.Va. 'Coolest' Contest
Aluminum plates that helped keep astronauts on the Artemis II rocket safe won the first ever Coolest Thing Made In West Virginia competition.
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Doctors: W.Va. Poised For Big Jump In Flu Cases
West Virginia is beginning to see an increase in cases of influenza -- but could avoid a more severe outbreak by taking precautions.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHealth Experts Say Flu Is On The Rise, This West Virginia Morning
For the second week in a row, every state touching West Virginia’s border is experiencing high or very high cases of influenza. So far, this state is showing only a low to moderate outbreak. But health experts in West Virginia predict that’s about to change.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWhen To See The Doctor And A Truffle Movement, This West Virginia Morning
If you feel under the weather, how do you know when it’s time to see a doctor? Also, a growing movement to make Appalachia the “truffle capital of the world,” is being led by a small-town farmer in southern Kentucky.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe History Of ‘Amazing Grace,’ This West Virginia Morning
We explore the history of a song that’s become a universal anthem of hope and forgiveness. “Amazing Grace” was first written as a Christian hymn, and its beginnings in America come in the early 1800s. That’s when people traveled to revivals to worship with preachers from various denominations.
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Health Officials Offer Shots To Ward Off Upcoming Flu Season
Flu season kicks off in just a few days, and health officials are hosting vaccine drives to encourage patients to protect themselves.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOfficials: Respiratory Illness Season Just Around the Corner
The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older, with rare exceptions, should get a flu vaccine every season.
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