High Profile W.Va. Movies Highlight Growing Film Industry
Two high profile films made in West Virginia are calling attention to the state's growing film making industry.
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How Hospital Closures Are Affecting Rural Communities, This West Virginia Morning
In rural communities across America, there are people traveling many miles from home to deliver babies. In the past five years, nearly 125 rural hospitals have stopped delivering babies or announced that they will. That’s about two closings a month. On the next Us & Them, host Trey Kay hears from families facing that change, and how it’s affecting prospects for their rural cities and towns.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsGold Star Families In W.Va. And Addressing Chronic Absenteeism On This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia students are struggling to achieve proficiency in basic academic skills like reading and math, according to national test scores in recent years. One possible contributing factor: chronic absenteeism. But as Chris Schulz reports, a new law hopes to address the issue this fall.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Schools Receive Nearly $6 Million In Safety Funding
West Virginia schools are set to receive $5.7 million in grant money from the U.S. Department of Education to help keep them safe and supportive for students.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBill Keeping Homeless People Away From Schools, Daycares Sparks Concerns
In a public hearing on House Bill 4753, which would ban homeless encampments within 1,000 feet of schools and daycare centers,18 people spoke against the bill and five supported the measure.
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New Substance Abuse Prevention Program Announced For Schools
A pilot program to prevent drug abuse will begin at three West Virginia schools next fall, officials said. Gov. Jim Justice and the board of West Virginia Game Changers, public-private coalition designed to educate and empower youth, announced Tuesday that the initiative will start at three schools in Harrison County, The Exponent Telegram reported.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Prepares Vaccination Plans For Kids 12-15 In Anticipation Of Pfizer Approval
Youth in West Virginia ages 12-15 may soon have access to the Pfizer vaccine. The company is waiting on the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve the use of its vaccine in this age group.
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