Morrisey: Tourism Can Help W.Va. Grow
Tourism added $9 billion to West Virginia’s economy last year. And Gov. Patrick Morrisey wants to see that grow.
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Across W.Va., Localities Look For New Ways To Help People In Crisis
Communities in Appalachia have long dealt with higher rates of substance use disorder and mental health challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the problem. Localities in West Virginia are trying something new to help people in crisis — and so far, it seems to be working.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHuntington City Council Approves Low Barrier Shelter Funding Plan
The Huntington City Council approved a resolution submitted by Mayor Patrick Farrell Monday evening to fund a newly proposed, unique homeless shelter rather than providing funds for the ongoing Huntington City Mission’s low barrier emergency facility.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHuntington To Open New Low Barrier Homeless Shelter
As communities across West Virginia have implemented camping bans that target homeless people with nowhere to sleep, the city of Huntington on Tuesday announced a very different approach. The city...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCuts May Force Huntington Homeless Shelter To Close While City Works To Relocate
The head of a unique, low-barrier shelter in Huntington says city funding cuts are forcing the facility to close its doors – at least for now.
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Huntington Low Barrier Homeless Shelter In Jeopardy
During last month’s cold snap, Huntington’s low barrier homeless shelter stayed at full capacity. The shelter director says the facility - with its limited restrictions - is unique in West Virginia, but now faces an uncertain future. ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWest Virginia Apartments to House Women in Drug Treatment
Renovations have started on a building that will become apartments for women undergoing treatment for substance abuse in West Virginia.Marshall University…
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