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Government Maria Young, Apr. 24, 2025

Morrisey Signs Lauren’s Law, Stiffening Drug Trafficking Penalties

Penalties for transporting or delivery drugs in West Virginia will increase sharply under a new law signed by Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Thursday, April 24, 2025.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Jul. 28, 2023

Healing Flood Memories Through Music And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, even after the waters recede, they still can still leave a mark. We hear a story about a flood and the song Muddy Water by Allan “Cathead” Johnson, as well as our Song of the Week.

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Health & Science Delaney Wells, Jul. 27, 2023

DHHR Announces Virtual Town Hall Meetings On W.Va. Substance Abuse Plan

The virtual meetings will solicit feedback from members of the public on the development of the West Virginia Substance Abuse Plan. It will also highlight progress on the 2023 plan.

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WVPB News Associated Press, Jul. 10, 2018

Substance Abuse Facility Grants Available in West Virginia

Residential treatment services for substance abuse will be offered in five additional West Virginia counties.The state Department of Health and Human…

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WVPB News Associated Press, Jun. 26, 2018

West Virginia Apartments to House Women in Drug Treatment

Renovations have started on a building that will become apartments for women undergoing treatment for substance abuse in West Virginia.Marshall University…

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WVPB News Liz McCormick, May. 15, 2018