Asbestos Alarm in Parkersburg: West Virginia health officials temporarily halted cleanup at the Peoples Cartage warehouse after a cease-and-desist order flagged possible asbestos-containing materials, directing use of licensed asbestos contractors and urging residents with persistent respiratory symptoms to seek care. Parkersburg Fire Lawsuit: A class action was filed over the July warehouse blaze, alleging the sprinkler system was shut off before the fire reignited and seeking damages for smoke, ash, soot and particulates. West Nile Hits Early: The CDC says West Nile virus is starting earlier and spreading wider than usual, with 48 cases reported by June 30 and 23 states showing activity—no vaccine or specific antiviral, so prevention from mosquito bites is key. VA Benefits Fraud Case: A former Beckley VA employee was federally indicted for allegedly uploading a fake military discharge document to obtain benefits. Public Health Tech for Dementia: A study reports phone-based brain rehab with speech therapy support can match outcomes seen in in-person outpatient care. Wildlife Rule Update: WV Division of Natural Resources opened public comment on a proposed rule update for wildlife disease management, including clarifying feeding/baiting and carcass restrictions. Local Crash: A guardrail impaled a vehicle in Randolph County, sending two people to the hospital. Childhood Flood Rescues: Missouri flooding prompted helicopter rescues of more than 200 children from a summer camp. Caregiving and Child Health Policy: Trump administration urges states to expand childcare using TANF; WV’s Morrisey says cuts could be on the table.