New Bishop Has Existing Connections To W.Va.
Evelio Menjivar-Ayala will serve as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston — which encompasses all of West Virginia — starting in July.
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Willie Carver Jr. And Marina Waters, Inside Appalachia
This week, in author Willie Carver, Jr.’s new book, he reconsiders a negative childhood experience with a neighborhood girl who might have just been looking for a friend. Also, a southwestern Virginia community rang the alarm after more and more of its children were diagnosed with cancer. A local journalist is trying to unravel the cause. And, the city of Asheville has a new crusading reporter. He’s a puppet.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe Connection Between Pollution And Lung Cancer, This West Virginia Morning
We’ve long known that smoking can cause lung cancer. But what about air pollution? As The Allegheny Front reports, a new Appalachian study finds a connection.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsA Conversation With ‘Verity Vox And The Curse Of Foxfire’ Author, This West Virginia Morning
"Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire" is a young adult novel set in Appalachia. Written by West Virginia native Don Martin, the book follows the story of a witch-in-training who uses her magic to help a forgotten mountain coal town. It was an instant New York Times bestseller after it was released last year. Inside Appalachia Producer Bill Lynch spoke with Martin about the book and his podcast "Head on Fire."
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTax Cuts, A Bible Discussion And Smoking Grades, This West Virginia Week
This week, Gov. Patrick Morrisey talks tax cuts, the state Senate discusses adding Bibles to certain classrooms, and the American Lung Association released its annual report card on states’ efforts to reduce smoking.
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W.Va. Tops List For Lung Cancer, Smoking
More than 20% of West Virginia adults currently smoke. That’s the highest rate in the country.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMobile Cancer Units Heading To Rural WVa. Counties
The WVU Mobile Cancer Screening Program will offer breast and lung cancer screenings in rural parts of West Virginia.
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