Charleston's Hottest Lunch Is A Spicy Eastern European Stew
General Steak and Seafood’s Yugoslavian stew has been a local favorite for 40 years.
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Education Legislation And Addressing Homelessness On This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the federal government says this year’s count of homeless people shows 40 percent are living on the streets, unsheltered. That’s the highest percentage ever. Many cities are struggling to provide support. In Charleston, West Virginia outdoor encampments have been a focus at the state legislature as debate continues over how to respond.
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Homelessness is not just an issue for big cities like San Francisco or New York City. Across America, communities large and small are struggling to provide shelter to people without housing. In Charleston, West Virginia, government and community approaches to help the unhoused have created more debate on an issue that is already divisive.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFederal Public Housing Grant Supports Multiple W.Va. Cities
The funding is planned to help upgrade and modernize 30 public housing projects statewide, with each grant for each housing authority adding up to $17.6 million in total funding.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsVeteran Law Enforcement Officers Now Included In Alzheimer’s Awareness Training Bill
On Alzheimer's Awareness Day at the West Virginia Legislature, the organization’s program director Terresa Morris said that more than half of those with the brain disorder affecting memory and behavior will - at one time or another - wander.
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Statewide Homeless Survey Bill Advances
SB 239 would have behavioral health providers, treatment specialists, statewide government leaders and community stakeholders assess a breakdown of homeless demographics.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSenate Starts Week By Passing A Dozen Bills
It was a busy day for the Senate as they passed a dozen bills, ranging from issues of schools to healthcare and substance use.
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