New Bishop Has Existing Connections To W.Va.
Evelio Menjivar-Ayala will serve as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston — which encompasses all of West Virginia — starting in July.
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WV TAP Researchers Say Initial Sample Collection Complete, Need Additional Funds
The two scientists leading the West Virginia Testing Assessment Project, or WV TAP, following the Jan. 9 chemical spill into the Elk River near Charleston…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWVAM Using More Rigorous Water Testing Standard
A news release from West Virginia American Water Thursday said all points of testing throughout the water distribution system show levels of MCHM below 10…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDepartment of Education Says Gov. Tomblin Taking Proactive Steps to Ensure Student Safety
The West Virginia Department of Education said through a news release that they are working with the West Virginia National Guard following a directive…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsIn-Home Testing After Elk River Chemical Spill Launches
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced Tuesday the West Virginia Testing Assessment Project for residents in the nine counties affected by the Jan. 9 chemical…
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Gov. Tomblin Considers In-Home Water Testing
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is evaluating options to test tap water in people's homes after last month's chemical spill. After the Jan. 9 chemical spill,…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTests Show Presence of MCHM at Five W.Va. Schools
Tests conducted more than two weeks after a chemical spill tainted the water supply for 300,000 West Virginians show the presence of the chemical remains…
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