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Government Emily Rice,

Summersville Lake Becomes 36th State Park

Summersville Lake is now a state park, opening the possibility of new recreational activities like hiking and biking trails to the community of Nicholas County and tourists alike.

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Health & Science Shepherd Snyder,

Alzheimer’s Awareness Day Recognized By State Officials

Thursday is Alzheimer's Awareness Day in West Virginia. More than six million Americans are affected by the cognitive disease, including around 40,000 West Virginians. Less than half of those with the disease are formally diagnosed.

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Government Randy Yohe,

W.Va. Abortion And Disabilities Act Takes Effect

Titled “The Unborn Child With Down Syndrome Protection and Education Act,” the law prohibits licensed medical professionals from performing abortions if the fetus has a disability, unless there is a medical emergency or there is a non-medically viable fetus.

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Government Randy Yohe,

Democrats Renew Call For Gas Tax Holiday

West Virginia Democrats responded to Justice’s statement from Monday that he’s considering a one-month gas tax holiday. He said he was also considering calling a special session next week.

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Government Randy Yohe,

Justice Considering Gas Tax Holiday

Gov. Jim Justice is reconsidering a gas tax holiday to help relieve West Virginia drivers from pain at the pump.

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