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Beckley to become nation’s first Inclusive Recovery City

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The City of Beckley will soon become the first Inclusive Recovery City (IRC) in the United States. On March 19, city, state, national and international leaders in recovery support will come together to sign a charter declaring Beckley as an IRC — the first in the nation, joining 26 other cities across Europe, the Balkans, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia as IRCs. A recovery city is a community that promotes visible recovery, addresses stigmatizing and discriminatory attitudes and champions multiple pathways to addiction recovery. The underlying concept is that by ...

Celebrating World Spay Day in Morgantown

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Each year, around 74 countries across the globe celebrate World Spay Day to recognize the importance of spaying and neutering our pets. The annual event is held the last Tuesday of February and caps off National Spay and Neuter Awareness Month in the United States.  First initiated by ...

Museum to host exhibit through May

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The Morgantown History Museum is hosting an exhibition in honor of Black History Month — and beyond. The exhibition, which celebrated its official opening with a reception on Friday, features Black historical figures and events throughout history of Morgantown and Monongalia ...

Mon County Child Advocacy Center 2023 data released

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Kids come first at the Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center (MCCAC), an organization that keeps its focus on what is in the best interest of children and their families in the aftermath of trauma. The mission of MCCAC is to advocate for children who have been abused or encountered other ...