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Charleston, WV
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Gov. Morrisey visited Rolling Thunder Mine in Nicholas County Tuesday, where crews are pumping water at a rate of about 6,000 gallons per minute in an effort to rescue a miner who has been trapped underground since Saturday #Rescue #Mine #NicholasCounty
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DRENNEN, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey visited the Rolling Thunder Mine in Nicholas County Tuesday, where crews are pumping water at a rate of about 6,000 gallons per minute in
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FirstEnergy is building a new 1,200-megawatt natural gas power plant near Morgantown. The project is expected to significantly boost the WV economy by 2031. Get the details. https://t.co/QcWZMEVdZc
#WVNews #FirstEnergy #PowerPlant #WVEconomy
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The construction of a new 1,200-megawatt natural gas combined-cycle power plant by FirstEnergy is expected to significantly boost the overall West Virginia economy once it is...
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💡 They’re growing our economy, creating jobs & building a stronger Mountain State. Nominate your WV Entrepreneur of the Year — one visionary can make a lifetime of difference! 🗳️ Deadline: Dec. 21, 2025 #WVBiz #LeadershipAwards 🔗 https://t.co/7cxnMyQeyn
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Project SEARCH at WVU Hospitals is accepting applications for the 2026-27 class. It offers students with special needs hands-on hospital internships for a pathway to employment. Apply by April 3. https://t.co/BrZbBubTPW
#WVNews #WVUMedicine #ProjectSEARCH #Jobs
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Project SEARCH at WVU Hospitals (WVUH), which includes WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s, and Fairmont Medical Center, is now accepting...
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The American Heart Association launched its "Heart Healthy Hunting" campaign in WV, citing that one-quarter of DNR calls during hunting season are for heart attacks or strokes. Get the details. https://t.co/oNwVomjul8
#WVNews #HeartHealth #Hunting #AHA
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The American Heart Association launched its "Heart Healthy Hunting" campaign in West Virginia, citing statistics that show one-quarter of emergency calls the state’s Department of...
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Despite a lung cancer diagnosis, a Morgantown patient is participating in a clinical trial. She said: "My testament can be a blessing for somebody else." Read her inspiring story. https://t.co/wvjqfWSbzl
#WVNews #Cancer #WVUMedicine #ClinicalTrials
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Debra “Pepper” Coles, 68 of Morgantown, smiled from her infusion chair at the WVU Cancer Institute Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center.
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Bonnie’s Bus mobile mammography unit is visiting Wirt & Wayne counties Dec. 9-12 for 3D screenings. Uninsured women 40+ can receive a free screening. Schedule your appointment. https://t.co/MYDrLbZXXb
#WVNews #BonniesBus #Mammography #Health
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Bonnie’s Bus mobile mammography unit will visit Wirt and Wayne counties offering three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education to women.
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LUCAS, WVU Medicine's mobile lung cancer screening unit, is visiting Clay, Wirt, Ritchie, and Lewis counties Dec. 9-12 to offer low-dose CT scans. Schedule your appointment today. https://t.co/GfUrUc440w
#WVNews #LungCancer #WVUMedicine #Health
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – LUCAS, a first of its kind, state-of-the-art mobile lung cancer screening unit, will visit Clay, Wirt, Ritchie, and Lewis counties offering low-dose computed tomography (LDCT)...
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WVU Medicine held a celebration after placing a final steel beam on the $233 million WVU Eye Institute in Morgantown. The new facility will have 102 exam rooms & a large new parking garage. Read more. https://t.co/D84n8KWWil
#WVNews #WVUMedicine #Morgantown #Healthcare
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – A frosty morning gave way to a warm celebration as WVU Medicine leaders and staff gathered to watch as one of the final steel beams was lowered
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The West Virginia Department of Tourism will host the 2026 Veterans Art Show #Veterans #Art #WVTourism
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Tourism on Tuesday announced the 2026 Veterans Art Show, in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation.
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West Virginia Senators Capito and Justice celebrated the Senate's passage of a funding package late on Monday that will reopen the federal government, though both lamented the political gridlock that caused the delay #Shutdown #Senate #Capito #Justice
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WASHINGTON — West Virginia Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice, both Republicans, celebrated the Senate's passage of a funding package late on Monday that will reopen the federal government
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On #VeteransDay, we honor the brave men and women who served with courage and sacrifice. Your dedication protects our freedom and inspires us every day. Thank you for your strength, valor, and unwavering commitment. We are forever grateful. 🇺🇸
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The WV Department of Tourism launched a new Brand Licensing Program, allowing local businesses to use the "Almost Heaven" & "Country Roads" slogans on consumer goods. Get the details. https://t.co/91a8kTYDZJ
#WVNews #AlmostHeaven #Tourism #Apparel
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Tourism on Monday announced the launch of the new Almost Heaven Brand Licensing Program, a new initiative designed to expand the reach
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North Central WV Airport officials confirm customers are not expected to see travel interruptions this holiday season, despite the ongoing federal shutdown impacting other regional hubs. Get the details. https://t.co/wOOVcBdr4B
#WVNews #Clarksburg #Airport #FederalShutdown
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CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Officials from the North Central West Virginia Airport confirmed that customers are not expected to see interruptions to travel during this holiday season.
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WVU Medicine celebrated placing the final beam on the new $233 million WVU Eye Institute in Morgantown. The facility is set for completion in 2027. Get the details. https://t.co/GjN22s4Bqm
#WVNews #WVUMedicine #Morgantown #Healthcare
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — WVU Medicine officials braved the cold on Monday morning to celebrate laying the final beam of the new $233 million WVU Eye Institute, which is
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#WVU research: Adolescents' #SelfControl (in academics, wellness, & money) often mirrors their parents' patterns. Read more: https://t.co/xTIYNjmPDj
#WVNews #Morgantown #Appalachia #Parenting
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va — When it comes to self-control, adolescents tend to follow the patterns their parents establish, according to West Virginia University psychology research.
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Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its landmark decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide. The justices turned away an appeal from Kim Davis. Here’s what to know. [LINK] #WVNews #MarriageEquality #SCOTUS #LGBTQ #GayRights #Pride
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#LungCancer is the deadliest cancer in #WestVirginia, killing more people than breast and prostate cancers combined. WVU Cancer Institute urges early screening. Get the details: https://t.co/qxg9ZwsCCO
#WVNews #WVCancerInstitute #PublicHealth #EarlyScreening
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Update! Hope Gas has amended its proposed rate hike pending with the WV Public Service Commission. The initial proposed increase of over 40% has been lowered to about 21%. Get the details: https://t.co/eA5hACJJlc
#WVNews #HopeGas #WVPSC #UtilityRates
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hope Gas has amended its proposed rate increase that is pending approval by the West Virginia Public Service Commission, according to a recent filing.
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Local, state, and federal agencies are continuing the round-the-clock search for a missing miner at the Rolling Thunder Mine in Nicholas County, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Sunday #Miner #Rescue #NicholasCounty
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DRENNEN, W.Va. — Local, state, and federal agencies are continuing the round-the-clock search for a missing miner at the Rolling Thunder Mine in Nicholas County, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced...
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