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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Health Officials Advise Radon Testing For Homes
During National Radon Action Month, state officials advise the public to test their homes and workplaces for radon.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Ranks Poorly In National Lung Cancer Report
Lung cancer and smoking rates in the state lag behind the rest of the country and aren’t showing any signs of improvement, according to a new report.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFree Radon Testing Kits Available to North Carolina Residents
Free radon testing kits are now available to all 100 North Carolina counties, according to a press release earlier this week.The kits are available…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRadioactive Gas Pollution Linked to Fracking? Some Experts Say ‘No Way,’ Others Say ‘Of Course’
A new study of a radioactive, carcinogenic gas has grabbed the attention of news outlets and both pro and anti-fracking groups alike. The study published…
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