The Latest Breaking News from West Virginia

Two States Sit Nearly Twenty Four Points Apart on Kindergarten Measles Coverage with Very Different Exemption Laws

West Virginia reports 98.9 percent kindergarten MMR coverage, and Idaho 75.2 percent. Here is how the two states' exemption laws differ.

Medical Daily · Aug 25

Severe flooding raises deadly overdose risk in rural Appalachia, study finds – and the harm lasts for years

When she went to sleep on July 27, 2022, McKayla wasn’t worried about the storm that was raging outside her trailer in southeastern Kentucky. Intense storms came frequently in summer. While the creek in front of her home would often rise, water never came close enough to be a concern.

The Conversation · Aug 18

West Virginia Wants To Use Data Centers To Eliminate Its Income Tax

The state's plan to attract large infrastructure projects is full of administrative hurdles and concedes many of the bad arguments made by NIMBY critics.

Reason · Aug 17

Did Dalton Ain’t Worried and Sako breakup? YouTuber’s emotional video, ‘DV’ claims and arrest reports raise questions

YouTuber Dalton Ain't Worried recently posted a heartfelt video that has triggered speculation about a potential split with his wife Sako. Observers have pointed out the couple's scarce public appearances lately, fueling rumors of marital strife. Additionally, unverified reports of an arrest in West Virginia from February have emerged, though…

The Times of India · Aug 9

Inside the US town where cell phones barely work because scientists are listening to the universe

In the mountains of eastern West Virginia sits Green Bank, a town of roughly 150 people where using a cell phone, running a Wi-Fi router, or operating a microwave near the town centre is not just impractical; it is against the law. Green Bank sits at the heart of the…

The Times of India · Aug 8

Black Lung Hits Highest Rate Since 1978 Among Veteran Central Appalachian Miners, Federal Data Show

New NIOSH data show one in three veteran central Appalachian coal miners tested positive for black lung, the highest rate since 1978.

Medical Daily · Aug 7

Ukrop’s meals sold at major supermarkets are recalled over contamination fears

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, based in Richmond, Virginia , is recalling approximately 22,880 pounds of baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler products due to potential contamination with metal slivers. The recall , announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service, affects specific products including 62.4-oz. and 14.8-oz. Ukrop's…

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Fire rainbow lights up the sky over West Virginia

The rare occurrence takes a very special set of circumstances

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Deadly flooding in West Virginia finds prevention plans unaddressed

Communities across north central West Virginia are left picking up the pieces in the wake of another major flood

The Independent UK · Jul 29

West Virginia Republican Delegate resigns after being accused of luring 8th grader on Roblox into sex acts

"The West Virginia Republican Party has zero tolerance for the exploitation or abuse of children."

We Got This Covered · Jul 28