Local nonprofit Libera, a nonprofit organization serving women and girls in West Virginia, celebrated a grand-opening and ribbon-cutting for its Morgantown office on Friday. The offices are located at 8 […]
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Federal judge upholds W.Va.’s law that limits participation of transgender athletes
A federal judge upheld West Virginia’s law affecting the participation of transgender athletes on school sports teams. “The question before the court is whether the legislature’s chosen definition of ‘girl’ […]
Take on the new year in Mountaineer Country
We all know that with the new year comes a list of resolutions on ways to improve our lives. Whether your plan is to eat healthier, be more active, or […]
Lottery tickets and gambling are not for kids
This time of year, many people are looking for last-minute stocking stuffers for the children in their lives. While considering those special gifts, the Problem Gambling Help Network of West […]
Sen. wants to ban TikTok on state devices
CHARLESTON — The question of cracking down on TikTok, the social media sensation with controversial ties to China, has come to West Virginia. Senate Majority Whip Ryan Weld is asking […]
Juul settles in cases over company marketing policies
The e-cigarette manufacturer Juul has reached settlements covering more than 5,000 cases with nearly 10,000 plaintiffs following three years of legal fights over how the company’s marketing appealed to youths. […]
PEIA holds plan steady for next year
The Public Employees Insurance Agency’s financial board approved a plan for the coming fiscal year without rocking any boats, but the agency remains concerned about storms up ahead. After taking […]
Gov. partners with PRODIGI to extend internet service
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice announced Tuesday that PRODIGI, in collaboration with the Preston County Commission and Economic Development Authority, has been awarded two Line Extension Advancement and Development (LEAD) […]
The Lila Bear Explor(her) Club: A new subscription box aims to encourages young girls in West Virginia
BY ALISE CHAFFINS Subscription boxes are popular. Watch any YouTube video or listen to any podcast and you will likely hear a pitch for a subscription box that is sponsoring […]
Campaign aims to help low-income W.Va. children access health insurance
BY CARRIE HODOUSEK A new outreach campaign in West Virginia aims to help low-income families obtain and maintain health insurance coverage for their children. The campaign, Connecting Kids to Coverage […]
