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Marion County agency pleads for VOCA funding

Local agencies that serve victims of crime are speaking out about cuts in funding, and one advocate says the number of people affected in Marion County could be well in the thousands. → Read More

Lewis County man donates chicken eggs to food pantry after seeing need

A Lewis County man had an ‘egg-cellent’ idea that we shared with you in February. Rick Thayer donated eggs from his eight chickens to the Weston Food Pantry, and he now has eggs from 50 chickens. → Read More

Judge rules to allow transgender athlete to compete in W.Va.

A federal judge ruled that a West Virginia middle school transgender athlete is allowed to compete on the school’s cross-country team. This decision goes against a recent bill Governor Jim Justice recently signed into law. → Read More

Trial starts for man accused of killing WVU student

The trial for one man accused of killing a WVU student started Tuesday in Morgantown. → Read More

COVID-19 vaccination turnout lower in minority communities

Minority communities are seeing a significantly lower COVID-19 vaccination turnout. → Read More

Child care facilities still face pandemic-related challenges

Many day care and child care facilities have seen a decrease in business by nearly half. → Read More

NORTH CENTRAL WEEKLY VIEW: SPRING HAS SPRUNG

This week’s North Central Weekly View focused on all things spring. → Read More

Gilmer County sees uptick in COVID-19 cases

Positive COVID-19 cases have increased in Gilmer County. → Read More

“We need help”: Employees plead to local and state leaders to bring changes to Morgantown Plant that faces closure

Over 2000 employees that are associated with what was formerly known as Mylan Pharmaceuticals, and is now Viatris, face the chance of losing their jobs by the end of July which is why, for solution, they are calling out to local and state officials for help. → Read More

Doddridge County High School senior battles brain tumor

A senior trying to get through her last year of high school is now fighting a brain tumor. → Read More

Pantry Plus More hopes to get more people vaccinated with new effort

The efforts to get West Virginians vaccinated continues and now a food pantry is hoping to help. → Read More

UHC amongst others in WV to celebrate Donate Life Month

April 16 marks Blue and Green Day--part of Donate Life America’s National Donate Life Month. → Read More

More than 300 Harrison County student athletes in quarantine due to COVID-19 cases

Covid-19 seems to be creating its own team to take on young athletes across the country. → Read More

Child abuse prevention month brings up facts to be aware of

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Harrison County Child Advocacy Center says there are some facts you should know. → Read More

Concerns arise ahead of Marion County BOE meeting

Community members and teachers of Marion County were at the Board of Education meeting Monday night after finding out that classes may be cut. → Read More

Morgantown woman worries poor road conditions could hinder proper emergency access to her mother

A Morgantown resident is calling attention to a road that her 83-year-old mother in law lives on. → Read More

Health Divide: North Central West Virginia food pantries help those facing hunger

Food insecurity leads to other stemming health factors that ca greatly affect families. → Read More

Some West Virginia teachers traveling out of state to get COVID-19 vaccine

Many West Virginia teachers are upset about their placement on the priority list of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. → Read More

Marion County offers first COVID-19 vaccine clinic to African American community after noticing low rates

On Wednesday afternoon, the Marion County Health Department partnered with community leaders, Romelia Hodges and Tiffany Samuels of Fairmont, to provide a vaccine clinic for African Americans 65 and older in the area. → Read More

Morgantown drivers are losing an estimated $1200 per year due to roads

As much as West Virginians love country roads, it seems that they might not love us back. → Read More