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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Water contamination
Wayne Water Approved For Bathing But Not Drinking
The "Do Not Drink" distinction means residents of the Town of Wayne can use their city water supply for all normal purposes except for cooking and drinking.
Continue Reading Take Me to More News2 Transformer Leaks Threaten W.Va. Waters
Leaks of transformer oil from two Appalachian Power substations have put local streams, and water supplies, at risk.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHeart Medications Detected In W.Va. Waterways, Fish Populations
New research reveals that heart medications are now showing up in local waterways and fish.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWyoming County Residents Warn of Contaminated Creek
Residents of Wyoming County, West Virginia, say there’s something wrong with a local creek. One resident says fish are dying, and even pets.
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Residents Along Contaminated Creek Just Want Clean Water
In Pineville, West Virginia, a town of 500, residents filled up the front rows of the county courtroom recently. They came to hear the latest legal update on a battle some have been fighting for generations - securing clean water. Bobby Lee Keen and his wife Patsy attended the hearing. “How come they have people living like they're in a third world country in the United States of America?” asked Bobby Keen.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPaden City Water Works “Do Not Consume” Order Lifted
Paden City has a history of water plant problems with PCE contamination.
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