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Charleston Sees 35 Overdoses In Less Than 24 Hours

From Wednesday night to Thursday night, Charleston saw 35 overdoses, according to Mayor Amy Goodwin.

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First Foundation Elects New Chairman, Prepares For New Round of Grants

Matt Harvey resigned as chairman of the West Virginia First Foundation at the organization’s meeting Thursday. Greg Duckworth was elected unanimously to replace him effective immediately.

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Disability Services In Appalachia Face Defunding Under Proposed Federal Budget Cuts

Advocates are concerned funding cuts proposed by the Trump administration could eliminate some forms of disability services, including all University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities.

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Healing Appalachia Kicks Off And Bracing For Disability Cuts, This West Virginia Morning

Healing Appalachia draws big names and big crowds to an annual celebration of recovery. And, a program that helps thousands of disabled West Virginians could be cut.

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