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Morrisey petitions US Supreme Court to review Medicaid including gender-affirming surgeries
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced on Thursday afternoon that he is petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court, the April decision by the Fourth Circuit Court on West Virginia Medicaid providing gender-affirming surgeries.
Beware of ticket scams as you purchase your State Fair of West Virginia tickets
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) – The 99th annual State Fair of West Virginia is quickly approaching, offering cool rides, great eatery, big concerts, and much more. With the technology of today, many people can skip the lines and order their tickets online. However, State Fair CEO, Kelly Collins warned fairgoers that this easier access could prove […]
Back-to-school dates announced for southern West Virginia
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Back-to-school dates were announced for counties in West Virginia and Virginia. The dates can be found on the school calendars at each of the counties Board of Education websites. The 2024-2025 back-to-school dates for counties in southern West Virginia and Virginia include: August 15, 2024 August 19, 2024 August 22, 2024 […]
West Virginia nonprofit receives grant from Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation
On Wednesday, Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation and Cotton On announced their $3,000,000 USD funding of 65 youth-centered organizations across ten countries through the Kindness in Community Fund, among the largest funding efforts to provide direct support for youth mental health across the world. Of the 65 organizations,...
KCS working with East Bank Middle School to find solution for home football games
EAST BANK, W.Va. (WCHS) — The East Bank Middle School football team just might get to play games on their field this upcoming season after all. Calvert Field, where the team plays, was deemed unsafe after structural engineers said games could not be played until repairs are made. The field can still be used, but the current state of areas like the press box and bleachers have made it to where games cannot be hosted there. That means home games would have to be played somewhere else.
Appalachia Service Project volunteers repair homes in Charleston
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK)- The faith-based Appalachia Service Project has sent volunteers from all over the country to Charleston to help low-income homeowners with repairs. The projects range from simple fixes like repairing leaky roofs to full-scale remodels. Partnering with local organizations like United Way of Central West Virginia and the Religious Coalition for Community Renewal […]
Absentee ballots in West Virginia
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Absentee ballots are a way for those who are unavailable to vote in-person to still cast their vote. Absentee ballots are available online in West Virginia. In West Virginia, certain registered voters may receive and vote an absentee ballot bymail. West Virginians are encouraged to vote in person if you are […]
City Center Live presents ‘Get in Line’ – line dancing with Angel George!
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – City Center Live, Charleston’s premier free summer performance arts program, stepped out in style Thursday, as “Get in Line” – line dancing with Angel George taught some very eager participants how to cut a rug. City Center Live will return to Slack...
Rising Cancer Concerns Linked to Ethylene Oxide Emissions in West Virginia
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. In Charleston, West Virginia, a troubling trend has emerged involving residents diagnosed...
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