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FEMA opening Disaster Recovery Center in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Hancock County Thursday, FEMA officials announced. West Virginia residents impacted by the April 11-12 storms can visit a disaster recovery center for help registering for FEMA disaster assistance. Officials say the center will be up and...
Financial, emotional support remains in place for April flood victims
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. — Three months have passed since the severe storms in April, but damage is still visible in some areas. FEMA conducted a walk-through assessment of the harm in the Wheeling area Wednesday morning. The Disaster Recovery Center opened just last week, and officials say they are...
Hometown Hero uses passion for music to beat hardships
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) — This week’s Hometown Hero is a man who has used his passion for music to overcome hardships. AJ West performs with his band Nervous Aggression, and has been playing music for about 15 years. He says for most of his life, music has helped...
Programs focus on helping those with Parkinson’s
EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio (WKBN) – Parkinson’s Disease is a disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, speech, and often includes tremors. East Liverpool City Hospital (ELCH) features two programs focused on those affected by the disorder. ELCH Rehabilitation Manager and Speech-Language Pathologist Michael E. Hickman was...
War Paint: Lawsuit over West Virginia Capitol mural project possible
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia agency that approves improvements to the State Capitol Building and other properties on the Capitol grounds signed off on renovations to the historic Holly Grove mansion and upgrades to Capitol bathrooms and conference rooms. However, there was no talk at Wednesday’s meeting of the...
Kentucky farm recalls 6,900 pounds of hot dogs shipped to Ohio, West Virginia
The federal Food Safety and Inspection Service is concerned that some of the recalled hot dogs may be in restaurants’ or hotels’ refrigerators or freezers. Restaurants and hotels are urged not to serve the products.
New statewide protocols roll out for EMS agencies in West Virginia
At the beginning of July, the West Virginia Department of Health (WVDH) rolled out new protocols for EMS agencies across the state which will open up the ability for EMTs and paramedics to treat ailments in the field, according to WVDH Secretary Dr. Sherri Young.
A Day in the Life of a wrangler in West Virginia
POCA, WV (WOWK) – With 10 horses to take care of, every day is a busy day at Circle M Ranch. From cleaning, feeding, grooming and training, there isn’t much wranglers can’t do. You can watch 13 News Anchor Andie Bernhardt tackle the day as a wrangler trainee in the video player above.
West Virginia tourism is booming, but how does this affect housing?
MINDEN, WV (WVNS) – Many travel to the Mountain State for tourism attractions and to simply vacation, but there are problems that come with growing tourism. With tourism drawing many to visit and even move to West Virginia to start businesses, concerns and issues that can come with that were discussed at a roundtable at […]
Babydog was big hit at Republican National Convention
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — America now knows all the buzz about West Virginia’s First Pet, Babydog! Her appearance at the Republican National Convention Tuesday night along with Governor Jim Justice was a big hit. Of the many candidates who spoke on the second night of the Republican Convention, Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Jim Justice […]
Patrick Morrisey talks goals for West Virginia if he becomes governor
While at the Republican National Convention, frontrunner for West Virginia governor and current Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R) summarized some of his goals for the next four years, if he wins during the general election in November.
Advocates want tobacco prevention, cessation funding on the agenda for WV special session
A coalition of health care organizations is again calling on West Virginia leaders to increase state funding for tobacco prevention. In a letter Wednesday, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, along with the West Virginia Dental Association, West Virginia Hospital Association and the West Virginia State Medical Association asked Gov. Jim Justice to include […] The post Advocates want tobacco prevention, cessation funding on the agenda for WV special session appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
West Virginia’s first Certified CIT Trainers to enhance emergency response for mental health crises
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — West Virginia’s first certified trainers of CIT, Crisis Intervention Team, are excited to work alongside emergency organizations throughout the area. Individuals a part of CIT specialize in mental health and substance abuse. This training allows them to better equip 911 dispatchers and first responders to help people experiencing those […]
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