Health

On this West Virginia Morning, we learn about a faith-based community effort in Charleston that is working to provide help to West Virginians who suffer from chronic health issues. Also, we have a story that explores how lawmakers around the Ohio Valley region are hoping to cap the insurance copay of insulin to try and rein in prices.

Health officials for Greenbrier County are investigating a local resort, owned by Gov. Jim Justice, following a large gathering that occurred New Year’s Eve.A video from the party at The Greenbrier Resort shows a large crowd of people clustered near one another, some not wearing masks — violating the governor’s own executive order for face coverings. Officials from the Greenbrier County Health Department said they have spoken about the issue with representatives from the resort.

West Virginia’s governor and health officials warned in a news conference Wednesday afternoon that the state’s reproductive and daily positive rates for…

On this West Virginia Morning, thousands of kids head back to school across the state. We hear advice from one educator with decades of experience. Also,…

The toll on West Virginia's older population during the coronavirus pandemic kept mounting with the reported deaths Thursday of nine senior citizens from…

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing added stress and anxiety across the nation and the globe. West Virginia’s capital city has responded by hiring a mental…

Rafters and kayakers who travel the New River Gorge go through water that feeds in from several sources. One such waterway is Piney Creek. According to…

Health departments and pediatricians across West Virginia are offering back-to- school immunization clinics over the coming months. Health officials and…

You’ve heard of drive-in movies and drive-in restaurants… But how about drive-in professional wrestling? The All Star Wrestling company out of Madison,…

Two Charleston police officers tested positive for the coronavirus Thursday, after the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department helped facilitate a mobile…