Aluminum Plates For Deep Space Win W.Va. 'Coolest' Contest
Aluminum plates that helped keep astronauts on the Artemis II rocket safe won the first ever Coolest Thing Made In West Virginia competition.
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Save A Life Day Organizers Expect Drop In EMS Calls
Organizers are busily tallying the results of the 2026 National Save A Life Day, held on Sept. 24.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFoster Kids To Receive More Court Support Thanks To Federal Grant
Federal funds through the U.S. Dept. of Justice will pay for training and equipment to increase the number of Court Appointed Special advocates for children in West Virginia.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRiding With W.Va.'s Quick Response Teams, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, an intimate look at the work of the crisis teams responding to the opioid crisis.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNational Settlement With Key Opioid Producer Goes Into Effect
Over $50 million is scheduled to be paid to West Virginia on an accelerated, 9-year timeline due to the disproportionate impact the opioid crisis has had on the state.
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First Foundation Elects New Chairman, Prepares For New Round of Grants
Matt Harvey resigned as chairman of the West Virginia First Foundation at the organization’s meeting Thursday. Greg Duckworth was elected unanimously to replace him effective immediately.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPaying Jail Bills With Opioid Funds And Flood Recovery Efforts In Welch, This West Virginia Morning
Some counties are using opioid settlement funds to pay jail bills and in the southern part of the state, the story of one restaurant struggling to recover from February floods.
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