U.S. Sees Historic 27% Drop in Overdose Deaths, but Experts Warn Against Complacency
In a promising turn for public health, the United States recorded the largest single-year drop in drug overdose deaths in its history. According to ...
Wood County Officials Monitor EPA’s Revised PFAS Rules Amid Ongoing Water Safety Efforts
As the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reconsiders its regulations for PFAS chemicals—commonly known as “forever chemicals”—local water officials in Wood County, West Virginia, are ...
Tragedy in Virginia as Boy Drowns, Flooding Devastates Maryland and West Virginia
Severe weather swept across parts of the Mid-Atlantic this week, bringing flash floods, evacuations, and heartbreaking tragedy. In Virginia, the body of a 12-year-old ...
Judge Blocks NIOSH Cuts, Protects West Virginia Miners’ Health Programs
A federal judge has intervened to stop the planned job cuts at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in Morgantown, West ...
Foster Care in West Virginia: Communication Must Improve for Families and Children
West Virginia’s Department of Human Services (DHS) is currently traveling the state to host a series of child welfare listening sessions aimed at improving ...
Wood County Sets Spring Cleanup Event for May 17 at Erickson All-Sports Facility
Residents of Wood County have a chance to clear out unwanted clutter and responsibly dispose of hard-to-manage items during this year’s Spring Cleanup Event. ...
EPA Rolls Back Some PFAS Drinking Water Rules, Keeps Limits on Key Contaminants
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Wednesday that it will roll back some of the strict regulations on “forever chemicals” in drinking water that ...
Michael T. Benson to Lead WVU with a Student-First Vision and Open-Door Leadership
West Virginia University’s next president, Michael T. Benson, is already making waves before officially taking office. With a personable leadership style and a commitment ...
West Virginia Board of Education to Challenge HB 2755, Revisit School Vaccine Mandate in June
The West Virginia Board of Education is preparing for a legal battle over a new state law that limits its authority. At the same ...
$3,000 Refund Boosts in Michigan – Here’s What You Need to Know!
Michigan taxpayers are in for good news this May 2025, as the state rolls out $3,000 refund boosts aimed at supporting working-class families and ...
