West Virginia
Amid Restrictions, Uncertain Fate of Roe, Abortions Rise in U.S.
The latest U.S. Census data reveals abortions have been on the rise across the nation. A new report from the Guttmacher Institute found 8% more …
WV Faith Leaders Voice Support for Climate Solutions
Faith leaders and environmental groups want West Virginia to implement policies aimed at cutting carbon emissions and slowing the pace of climate chan…
Gun Safety Focus of Charleston "March for Our Lives" Rally
West Virginians concerned about gun violence are rallying this weekend to put pressure on lawmakers to pass gun-safety measures in the wake of mass sh…
Albright Dam Removal Part of National River Cleanup Effort
Environmental groups say removing the Albright Dam on the Cheat River will help restore fish populations, improve water quality and expand outdoor …
WV Has 'One Chance' To Improve Flood Preparedness
The mayor of Huntington, where more than 200 homes were recently damaged by severe flooding, said now is the state's "one chance" to prevent other …
After Huntington Damage, WV Flood-Planning Event Takes Center Stage
Less than two weeks after the mayor of Huntington issued an emergency declaration over the second large-scale flooding episode to hit the city in the …
WV’s Low-Output Oil, Gas Wells Big Contributors to Methane Emissions
Smaller oil and gas wells churn out roughly half the nation's overall methane emissions and contribute significantly to climate change, according to …
Experts: WV Mental-Health Issues Can Spur Child Anxiety
Marking Mental Health Awareness Month, advocates contended more outreach and services are needed to help West Virginia caregivers with their mental …
Post-Pandemic, WV Kids Still Catching Up at School
During the COVID pandemic, West Virginia's elementary school enrollment dropped and saw rankings near the bottom among states for some education …
Charleston Food Truck to Provide Daily Meals to Those in Need
American Rescue Plan funds will help bring a new food truck to the streets of Charleston, providing free hot meals to the region's most vulnerable …
Routing MV Pipeline Under Streams, Wetlands Called Habitat Risk
Mountain Valley Pipeline developers are now allowed to dig tunnels below streams and wetlands, and environmental groups say they are concerned about …
WV Could Gain $335 Million a Year from Billionaire Income Tax
State advocacy groups say West Virginia stands to gain from taxing billionaires. The Biden administration's "Billionaire Minimum Income Tax" would …