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Volunteer Firefighters Asked To Help Improve Departments Across The State

The West Virginia Extension service is asking volunteer firefighters why departments are struggling to recruit and maintain members and what support firefighters need.

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New Fire Station On The Way Following 2023 Storm Damage

Three years after the old Winifrede substation was damaged during a severe storm, officials broke ground on the site of a new facility.

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Senators Discuss Opioid Treatment Program Legislation

On this episode of The Legislature Today, legislation to outlaw opioid treatment programs that distribute methadone without offering integrated care in West Virginia, Senate Bill 204, is making its way through the West Virginia Legislature. Emily Rice brings us this story. Also, Assistant News Director Maria Young talks with Sens. Eric Tarr, R-Putnam, and Mike Woelfel, D-Cabell, about the bill.

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W.Va. VFDs ‘Doing Very Well,’ Says 2024 Audit

Appearing Monday before the legislative interim Post Audits Subcommittee, State Volunteer Firefighter Department Auditor Nahan Hamilton said the overall findings of a 2024 state funding audit showed no material misuse of state funds.

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