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Mountain State Spotlight: Biden’s drug czar is in WV this week. Here are five things the federal government can do to address the overdose epidemic
Dr. Rahul Gupta speaks at West Virginia University. (Photo courtesy of West Virginia University) As Dr. Rahul Gupta visits Charleston, public health workers told Mountain State Spotlight the federal government could improve West Virginia’s addiction crisis by changing requirements for some treatment options and increasing funding for recovery resources. By Allen Siegler This story was originally published by Mountain State Spotlight. Get stories like this delivered to your email inbox once a week; sign up for the free newsletter at https://mountainstatespotlight.org/newsletter. Dr. Rahul Gupta is back in West Virginia. The state’s former health officer has ventured west of Washington this week, hosting seven public discussions in Martinsburg and Charleston as part of his new role as White House Office of...
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This Week in WV History
The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia...
Best of West Virginia nomination period open
By Sarah Richardson Earlier this week, WV Living magazine announced that the annual Best of West Virginia Awards nomination period...
Greenbrier Humane Society announces full capacity
Earlier this week, the Greenbrier Humane Society announced that they are operating at full capacity with animals at the facility,...
Master Gardeners prepare for State Fair
Lorrie Hammond with her grandchildren Cole, Andrew, and Mason. Lori and Cole hard at work. Master Gardeners met at the...
Sports News
Greenbrier East High School Wrestler of the Week
Name: Carlos Rodrigo Mendieta Servin Grade: 12th Grade G.P.A.: 4.0 Current Record: 29 - 23 (23 Pins) Parents / Guardians:...
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Entertainment Calendar
July 26- August 4 Friday, July 26 Friday Night Community Market, Edgar Ave, Ronceverte, 5 p.m. The Hunchback of...
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Obituaries
Jerry Alton Harvey
Jerry Alton Harvey of Alderson passed away peacefully Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital following a long illness....
Frances Jane Brewer
Frances Jane Brewer, 88, of Lewisburg passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, at her home. Born July 19, 1935, in...
Mary Lee Meredith Clay
Mary Lee Meredith Clay passed peacefully away on June 23, 2024, at her home in Christiansburg with family present. She...
Alice Ruth Douglas Roth
Alice Ruth Douglas Roth, 89, of Renick, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the Peyton Hospice House in Fairlea....
Business
CAMC named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News and World Report
CAMC has been recognized as a Best Regional Hospital in the annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings for 2024-25 by...
United Way of the Greenbrier Valley selects new executive director
Following an extensive search, the board of directors of United Way of Greenbrier Valley has selected veteran nonprofit executive Lauren...
Capito announces Congressionally directed spending awards for economic development projects
Earlier this month, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced three funding awards...
Ollie’s raises over $791,000 for Feeding America
Over $23,000 donated to the Mountaineer Food Bank Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, America’s largest retailer of brand name closeout merchandise...
Columns
Dear Recycle Lady
Dear Recycle Lady, Several times I have heard or read that items put in recycled bins are often taken to a landfill. Say it Isn’t So Dear Say It Isn’t So, I can absolutely and positively say this isn’t so for any recycle items taken to the Recycling Center in Ronceverte. First of all, our buyers not only pay us for the recyclables, but they also pay for the 18 wheelers and drivers that come to pick up the very large bales of recyclables - and 18 wheelers and drivers are not cheap! Before committing to a price, we check...
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Toads eat plenty of crawly bugs in the garden. (Photo by Karen Cohen) By Karen Cohen Throwing in the Trowel ...
This Week in WV History
The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia...
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