Mental Health Crisis Response And Mountain Valley Pipeline, Inside Appalachia

This week, people with mental health challenges or substance use disorder often end up in jail. But crisis response teams offer another way. Also, one year after the Mountain Valley Pipeline went into service, people who live directly in the pipeline’s path have received compensation. But not everyone. And, the Sacred Harp songbook gets an update for the first time since the early 1990s.

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Health & Science Jack Walker, Jun. 30, 2025

With $8.7M Distributed, Inaugural Opioid Settlement Grant Distribution Halfway Done

At a board of directors meeting Monday, the West Virginia First Foundation provided updates on grant funding distribution to community groups that address addiction.

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Government Maria Young, Jun. 16, 2025

W.Va. Slated To Receive Millions In $7.4B Settlement With Pharmaceutical Firm

West Virginia is among the 55 states and U.S. territories that has agree to a $7.4 billion settlement with a pharmaceutical giant that manufactured opiates.

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Health & Science Eric Douglas, May. 14, 2025

Cabell-Huntington Opioid Lawsuit Continues On

Money from the lawsuit against opioid distributors AmeriSource Bergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson Corporation is already being distributed to cities and counties around the state by the West Virginia First Foundation. ...

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Mar. 07, 2025

Lawmakers Consider Shutdown of Methadone Clinics

Legislation to outlaw opioid treatment programs that distribute methadone without offering integrated care in West Virginia is making its way through the legislature.

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Health & Science Briana Heaney, Feb. 24, 2025

'I've Got Nothing Here', Advocates For Homeless Folks Grapple With Limited Resources In Southern Coalfields

In a little church, nestled in the middle of the town of Logan sits Nighbert Methodist Church. Inside residents who are experiencing homelessness or food insecurity line up for a free meal, and a care package full of groceries. ...

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Government Emily Rice, Jan. 29, 2025

W.Va. Supreme Court Hears Arguments To Revive Opioid Litigation

West Virginia’s highest court heard arguments in a years-long opioid case involving the City of Huntington and Cabell County against three major U.S. drug distributors.

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