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Deandre Thomas Brings Promise and Potential to West Virginia Basketball

West Virginia basketball has landed a promising young talent in Deandre Thomas, a 6-foot-7, 210-pound forward who brings a blend of size, skill, and ...

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Layoffs at U.S. Worker Safety Agency Jeopardize Firefighter Cancer Registry and Mine Health Programs

A wave of federal layoffs has gutted the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), threatening crucial programs that protect American workers — ...

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States Struggle with Soaring Medicaid Costs for Popular Weight-Loss Drugs

The skyrocketing cost of popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Zepbound is putting serious pressure on state Medicaid budgets, forcing lawmakers across the ...

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Elkins Police Officer Fired After Domestic Battery Arrest

The City of Elkins has officially terminated police officer Christian Michael Mayle, 25, after his arrest for domestic battery on March 30 in Barbour ...

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Community Kindness and Classroom Excellence Shine in the Valley

Two uplifting stories recently unfolded in the Mid-Ohio Valley, showcasing the heart and spirit of our local community—one rooted in generosity and the other ...

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Remembering Anna Leola McGreevey Lotshaw: A Life of Love, Service, and Family

Anna Leola McGreevey Lotshaw, a loving mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, in Cornelius, North Carolina. Known affectionately as ...

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ACLU-WV Challenges Parkersburg City Council Over Free Speech Limits

The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia (ACLU-WV) has issued a warning to the Parkersburg City Council, saying its policy that bars public ...

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Morrisey Signs Universal Licensing Act, Pushes for Data Center Growth in West Virginia

Gov. Patrick Morrisey officially signed one of his top legislative priorities into law on Monday — a new act aimed at making it easier ...

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West Virginia Senate Revives Controversial Vaccine Exemption Bill

In a surprise move, the West Virginia Senate Health and Human Resources Committee breathed new life into a previously defeated vaccine exemption bill by ...

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West Virginians Want More Bang for Their Tax Bucks

As Tax Day looms, many West Virginians are asking a simple but important question:“Where does all my tax money actually go?” It’s a fair ...

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