Jim Lewis, Charleston Priest And Activist, Dies At 90
A longtime Charleston priest, activist and central figure in one of West Virginia’s most turbulent cultural conflicts has died. The Rev. Jim Lewis was 90.
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In Final Meeting, House Finance Committee Approves Some Of Morrisey’s Fiscal Goals
Lawmakers have submitted their version of the state budget to Gov. Patrick Morrisey. But two of Morrisey’s fiscal priorities are still making their way through the legislature.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Of Delegates Advances Major Regulations For Vape, Smoke Shops
The regulations for vape and smoke shops include required licensing, location restrictions and signage requirements in an effort to curb appeal to children.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSchool Discipline Data, Enforcement Focus Of Two Bills In House Education
Two bills before the House Education Committee Monday seek to address school discipline generally and tobacco use in schools specifically.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Receives Failing Grades In Tobacco Use Prevention
The American Lung Association released its annual report giving West Virginia Ds and Fs. News Director Eric Douglas spoke with Elizabeth Hensil, the director of Advocacy at the American Lung Association, to better understand what the grades mean.
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W.Va. Receives Low Grades From American Lung Association, This West Virginia Morning
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in West Virginia, accounting for about 4,200 deaths annually. The American Lung Association released its annual report grading West Virginia with Ds and Fs. We spoke with Elizabeth Hensil, the director of Advocacy at the American Lung Association, to better understand what the grades mean.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMarshall University Study: Flavored Vapes Pose Unique Addiction Risk
The study found that vaping some flavors like vanilla can not only enhance the effects of nicotine, but also stimulate one of the brain’s key reward centers — even without nicotine present.
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