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Government Maria Young, Oct. 06, 2026

Huntington Picked For Grant To Address Homelessness, Substance Abuse

Huntington is one of eight communities nationwide to be awarded a $3-million federal grant to strengthen efforts to help struggling residents.

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Government Chris Schulz, Sep. 10, 2026

Why Are Opioid Settlement Funds Being Used For Surveillance?

Schuyler Mitchell, assistant news director at nonprofit newsroom Mother Jones, found that at least $1 million in opioid settlement funds have been used to purchase ALPR surveillance systems across the country.

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Government Chris Schulz, Aug. 19, 2026

AG McCuskey Announces Change To How Opioid Settlements Are Managed

Through settlements from various lawsuits with opioid manufacturers and distributors, West Virginia stands to gain about $1 billion over the next 10 to 15 years. Attorney General JB McCuskey is changing how any future settlements will be managed.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, May. 22, 2026

How Hurricane Helene Affected Substance Use Recovery, This West Virginia Morning

It’s been a year-and-a-half since Hurricane Helene ravaged central Appalachia. Communities are still recovering, including those who were already in recovery for addiction.

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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, Apr. 22, 2026

The State Gets Good Grades For Air Quality, This West Virginia Morning

The American Lung Association has released its 27th State of the Air report on air pollution and awarded grades for metro areas across the country. No one in West Virginia lives in a county with a failing grade. We talk with Kevin Stewart, director of Environmental Health for the American Lung Association, about the report and what it all means.

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Economy Maria Young, Apr. 21, 2026