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Manchin's Book Reveals His Desire for Republican Senate Win in 2024

In his new book, former Senator Joe Manchin reveals he wanted Republicans to win the Senate in 2024 to prevent Democrats from eliminating the filibuster and achieving "raw political power", citing disagreements with Schumer and Biden.

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West Virginia Theater Festival Defies Political Landscape

The Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, concluded its 35th year, showcasing five new plays including critiques of healthcare and LGBTQ+ themes, defying expectations in a predominantly Trump-supporting area.

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West Virginia Judge Allows Religious Exemptions to School Vaccine Mandate

A West Virginia judge granted a preliminary injunction to three families, allowing their children to attend school without mandated vaccinations due to religious exemptions, creating a conflict between the governor's executive order and the state Board of Education.

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West Virginia Overhauls Foster Care System Amidst Transparency Concerns

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced sweeping reforms to the state's foster care system on Wednesday, including mandatory information disclosure, monthly case reviews, and a new intake process, aiming to improve transparency and address decades of serious child welfare issues impacting ...

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HHS Reverses Firings of NIOSH Employees, Avert Black Lung Program Disruption

The Department of Health and Human Services reversed the firings of over 100 NIOSH employees after public pressure and a court order, preventing the disruption of critical black lung disease prevention programs for coal miners in West Virginia.

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West Virginia Bans Multiple Artificial Food Dyes Statewide

West Virginia enacted the nation's most comprehensive ban on seven artificial food dyes and two preservatives, effective in schools this August and statewide in 2028, reflecting growing concerns about their health effects and following similar actions in other states.

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West Virginia's Broadband Plan Leaves 100,000 Residents Behind

West Virginia's $1.2 billion broadband plan, while aiming to connect all residents, will leave roughly 100,000 people without high-speed internet due to a federal reclassification of "served" households and a shift to a technology-neutral approach.

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West Virginia Theater Festival Defies Conservative Politics

The Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, celebrates 35 years of showcasing new plays, including works addressing healthcare, LGBTQ+ themes, and the Asian-American experience, defying the conservative political climate of the region.

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Federal Cuts Jeopardize Nonprofits in McDowell County

Federal budget cuts threaten to collapse nonprofits in McDowell County, West Virginia, leaving 17,000 residents reliant on federal programs without essential services like healthcare, food assistance, and housing; the cuts target gender ideology, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and environmental j...

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West Virginia Overhauls Foster Care System Amid Transparency Concerns

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced reforms to the state's troubled foster care system on Wednesday, including increased transparency, improved data access, and new case review procedures, following eight statewide listening sessions and a review of six critical cases between 2021 and ...

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West Virginia Couple Charged with Murder After Rubbing Alcohol on Infant's Gums

A West Virginia couple, James Smith and Angel Talbert, face first-degree murder charges for allegedly rubbing alcohol on their four-month-old daughter's gums daily for a month, leading to her death from alcohol poisoning; their home lacked running water and was described as unsanitary.

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West Virginia Bans Nine Food Additives to Combat Poor Health

West Virginia banned nine food additives—including Red Dye No. 40, Yellow Dye No. 5, and BHA—linked to cancer and hyperactivity, effective January 2028 for manufacturers and August 2024 for schools, aiming to improve the state's poor health metrics.

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