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WVDNR Monitoring Seasonal Hemorrhagic Disease in Deer Populations
The Parsons Advocate - West Virginia
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September 2, 2025
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that cases of hemorrhagic disease (HD) have been confirmed in Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie and Wood counties. These counties are in close proximity to...
Introducing the newest member of our medical staff: John A. Dugas, MD
The Parsons Advocate - West Virginia
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September 2, 2025
WVU Medicine John A. Dugas, MD Bridgeport Pediatrics Bridgeport, W.Va.—Dr. John Dugas is joining Bridgeport Pediatrics, having finished his pediatric residency at the West Virginia University School of Medicine. He graduated from WVU summa cum...
WATCH: Angels of Assisi rescues 14 dumped puppies in West Virginia
WSLS - Virginia
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August 29, 2025
ROANOKE, Va. – Angels of Assisi recently saved 14 dogs from McDowell County in West Virginia after they were found stranded on the side of the road. One of the dogs has an injured foot, and there may still be a couple roaming around in the...
Garrett Regional Medical Center Welcomes Largest Cohort to WVU Medicine Aspiring Nurse Program
Deep Creek Times - Maryland
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Innovative partnership with Allegany College of Maryland expands nursing workforce pipeline in Garrett County Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC), in collaboration with the Allegany College of Maryland (ACM) School of Nursing, recently held an...
What we’re seeing from the 49ers: Healthy, hungry stars make for plenty of optimism
The Athletic
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September 3, 2025
The San Francisco 49ers, it turns out, did not die from a thousand nicks and scratches this training camp. They are actually pretty healthy — after what seemed like daily injuries — entering Sunday’s season opener in Seattle. Our biggest takeaway,...
United Hospital Center hosts their summer 2025 Aspiring Nurse signing ceremony
The Parsons Advocate - West Virginia
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September 2, 2025
WVU Medicine United Hospital Center would like to welcome our Summer 2025 Aspiring Nurse Program cohort. These nursing students participated in a formal signing ceremony Friday evening at UHC. Nineteen local nursing students received up to $25,000...
West Virginia Moving to Offense in Economic ‘Backyard Brawl’
The Intelligencer - West Virginia
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For too long, West Virginia has sat at the bottom of health, education, and economic rankings. Policymakers have spent decades trying to solve these problems, but frustratingly little progress has occurred. Action, not platitudes, is needed for...
West Virginia is moving to offense in the ‘Backyard Brawl’
Weirton Daily Times - West Virginia
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For too long, West Virginia has sat at the bottom of health, education, and economic rankings. Policymakers have spent decades trying to solve these problems, but frustratingly little progress has occurred. Action, not platitudes, is needed for...
West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Business Summit to get underway Wednesday
MetroNews - West Virginia
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August 27, 2025
GREENBRIER COUNTY, W.Va. –The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is set to host its 89th annual three-day Business Summit beginning Wednesday at The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs. Steve Roberts During an appearance on MetroNews Midday...
Area House Fire Results in Individual Suffering Burns to Body Requiring Medical Transport by HealthNet
Connect Bridgeport - West Virginia
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September 4, 2025
According to WDTV, one man was flown to the hospital after he sustained third-degree burns in a Marion County house fire Monday afternoon. The fire was reported at a home in the 800 block of Koons Run Road at approximately 12:15 p.m., according to...
West Virginia Lions Club Offers “Super Opportunity For Kids” to See the World
Moorefield Examiner - West Virginia
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August 26, 2025
Kids from across West Virginia get to experience other cultures and make lifelong friends through the Lions exchange program By Stephen Smoot “They make friends across the world. Many of them lifelong friends.” Thus says Henry Krautwurst of the...
With Help of Teammates, Penn State TE Andrew Rappleyea Returns to Full Health, Impresses in Season Opener
State College - Pennsylvania
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September 2, 2025
Heading into 2024, Penn State tight end Andrew Rappleyea — then a redshirt freshman — was playing some of his best football and primed for a breakout season. He earned one of two starting tight end roles, alongside future Mackey Award winner Tyler...
Capito, Justice Address West Virginia Business Leaders
The Intelligencer - West Virginia
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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — More than nine months into the year, West Virginia’s two U.S. Senators provided the state’s business community an update on congressional actions, gridlock, and goals for the remainder of the year. U.S. Sens. Shelley...
West Virginia monitoring seasonal hemorrhagic disease in deer populations
West Virginia Explorer
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August 26, 2025
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Cases of hemorrhagic disease in deer have been confirmed in Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, and Wood counties in West Virginia, officials with the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources announced. Advertisement According to Brett...
West Virginia reminds hunters about upcoming youth seasons, changes to regulations
West Virginia Explorer
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August 26, 2025
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the first slate of youth hunting seasons set to open in September, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources reminded hunters that the minimum age restriction for youth seasons has been removed. Advertisement Brett...
Governor faces legal pushback over sale of West Virginia state-run health facilities
WOWK - West Virginia
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August 28, 2025
WEST VIRGINIA (WOWK) — West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey is facing pushback from a health care resident over the sale of state-run health care facilities, specifically the sale of the John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center in Fairmont. State...
100,000 West Virginians will miss out on broadband upgrades under Morrisey’s new plan
Mountain State Spotlight - West Virginia
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August 28, 2025
Last week, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced that the state had finalized its $1.2 billion plan to bring high-speed broadband to homes and businesses in the state. “We are excited about the opportunity to bring broadband to every corner of our state...
New WVJC programs aim to fill hospital staffing gaps across West Virginia
WVVA - West Virginia
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August 28, 2025
PRINCETON, W.Va. (WVVA) - Program directors met with students, hospital staff, and community members to showcase a respiratory therapy program launching in January 2026. They also discussed a possible radiologic technology program expected in...
Sobering trend: Floridians are cutting back on alcohol as health-concerned drinkers seek alternatives
Florida Politics
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September 2, 2025
Florida adults are drinking less alcohol than they did a decade ago, reflecting a broader national trend of declining alcohol use and rising concern about its health risks. A new analysis by food and beverage compliance firm Trace One, drawing on...
West Virginia business owner sentenced to prison after allegedly admitting to touching victim's genitalia without consent
WTRF - West Virginia
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August 25, 2025
A West Virginia business owner will spend time in prison after they allegedly admitted to touching a victim’s genitalia without consent. Ohio County prosecuting attorney Shawn Turak said 39-year-old Geoffrey O’Brien was convicted of first degree...