This week, some politicians and coal companies call themselves friends of coal, but one journalist says they don’t seem to be friends of coal miners. Also, what not to do if you get poison ivy. And, pepperoni rolls were a staple in the coal mines. But public schools might be why they caught on.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Apr. 24, 2025

W.Va. Approved To Fund Summer EBT For Students

Qualifying West Virginia students will once again receive funds to help pay for meals over the summer.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Apr. 17, 2025

EBT Scams On The Rise; Officials Advise Precautions

Nearly 150,000 West Virginia households depend on SNAP benefits to feed their families. With rates of card skimming on the rise, officials are advising proactive measures to protect EBT cards.

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Government Emily Rice, Mar. 03, 2025

Monitor Appointed Following Attempted Suicide Of Child Placed In Hotel

Following the attempted suicide of a child in state custody placed in a hotel in February, a judge ordered a monitor to oversee West Virginia’s child protective services.

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Government Emily Rice, Mar. 03, 2025

Years-Long Foster Care Lawsuit Dismissed

A federal judge dismissed years-long litigation against West Virginia’s child welfare system last week based not on the merits of the case but on the limits of the court.

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