Digging Into Halloween’s Rich History, This West Virginia Morning
Halloween is more popular than ever. We speak with WVU religious studies professors to learn more about the holiday's rich history.
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State Attorney General Moves To Combine School Vaccine Lawsuits
One side is based on religious liberty and the other on the welfare of immunocompromised children.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJune Airport Measles Exposure Risk Low, But Awareness Key
West Virginians have been notified of a potential exposure to a case of measles earlier this month.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBacked By Governor, Raleigh County Mom Sues For Religious Vaccine Exemption
Gov. Patrick Morrisey hosted a press conference in Beckley on Tuesday to express support for a Raleigh County mother suing the state's board of education over school vaccine policies.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Is One Of 20 U.S. States Without A Measles Case This Year
West Virginia is one of 20 U.S. states not to report a case of measles in 2025, so far. However, all five of its border states have reported cases, with Kentucky announcing its second case of the year on Friday.
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Senate Health Committee Resurrects Vaccine Exemption Bill
A measure to allow exemptions to school entry vaccination that failed to pass the House of Delegates was resurrected in a Senate Health committee Monday afternoon.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsGovernor Keeps Sights On Religious Vaccine Exemptions, Certificate Of Need Repeal
Gov. Patrick Morrisey addressed two legislative priorities at a press briefing Friday. He said he maintains hope that both goals will come to fruition this year.
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