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Government Chris Schulz, Mar. 21, 2025

Statewide Camping Ban Advances As Morgantown Prepares To Vote On Local Ban

The results of an April 29 vote on a local camping ordinance in Morgantown could be superseded by a statewide camping ban making its way through the state legislature.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Feb. 05, 2025

‘Numbers To Show The Need’: Volunteers Offer Glimpse Into W.Va. Homelessness With Annual Count

Note: A shorter version of this story was published Jan. 30, 2025. Each year, thousands of volunteers and ad...

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Government Chris Schulz, Oct. 18, 2024

Clarksburg Advances Camping Ban

The Clarksburg City Council voted Thursday evening to advance an ordinance to “prohibit camping on public property and unauthorized pr...

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Government WVPB Staff, Oct. 02, 2024

Fighting An Urban Camping Ban And Living With Road Work, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, Morgantown residents are formally opposing an urban camping ban, and a road upgrade in Huntington still leaves traffic concerns.

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Government Chris Schulz, Aug. 29, 2024

Community, Advocates Oppose Morgantown Camping Ban

A camping ban aimed at addressing homelessness in Morgantown is expected to pass next week, but community members and advocates are speaking up in opposition.

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Health & Science Maria Young, Aug. 24, 2024

Greenbrier Off The Auction Block, An HIV Mystery And A Camping Ban That Targets The Homeless This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, we’ll hear from Governor Jim Justice about efforts to auction off his Greenbrier Resort – and what he says is behind it all. Plus, why health officials worry tha...

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