West Virginia abortion debate reshapes state stance after ruling
After the Supreme Court ruling, West Virginia leaders pushed for swift, restrictive abortion laws with limited exceptions. Senate President Craig Blair and Speaker Roger Hanshaw vowed to safeguard unborn lives, while legislators and Morrisey prepared legal analysis to apply new guidance to state statutes. Positions varied on exceptions for rape, incest, and maternal life, with several lawmakers urging narrow limits and others open to debate.
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Supreme Court
Senate
Craig Blair
R-Berkeley
House
Roger Hanshaw
R-Clay
U.S
Executive Branch
Morrisey
Del
Joe Ellington
Mercer County
Chandler Swope
Swope
Charles Boothe
Cboothe
Bluefield State earns city recognition and campus growth
The City of Bluefield praises Bluefield State College for its long proud history and recent strides under interim and current President Robin Capehart. Celebrations ahead mark university status with on campus housing expansion, the Medical Education Center, a new football program, graduate offerings, and a stable finances. Community projects including Madness in the Mountains and Mitchell Stadium improvements proceed as BED A advances entrepreneurship through a Boot Camp and a proposed regional Food Truck Incubator pending grant funding.
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Robin Capehart
Bluefield State
Capehart
Jim Spencer
Martin
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Medical Education
David’s
Bluefield Art Center
Chad Hutchens
Bluefield
Mitchell Stadium
Bluefield Economic Development Authority
BEDA
Spencer
Charles Boothe
Cboothe
Bdionline
Lyme disease awareness and prevention in Mercer County
Mercer County reports a sharp Lyme disease rise with no official case counts as doctors are not required to report. Health officials urge tick checks, DEET and Permethrin sprays, yard maintenance, hot-water washing, showering, and prompt medical advice if a bull’s eye rash or symptoms appear.
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Ellington
Marty Gearhart
Mercer County
Del
Doug Smith
Jim Justice
Bonnie Allen
Allen
Health Department
Water access gap costs Americans billions and hinders budgets
A DigDeep and AP report ties lack of running water to higher illness, injuries, and mental stress. It estimates water access gaps cost about 762 million annually, causing 219000 waterborne illnesses and 610 deaths yearly. Recommendations urge Congress to spend 42 billion dollars to ensure universal water and sanitation access, potentially delivering nearly 200 billion in economic value over 50 years.
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West Virginia
Navajo Nation
U.S
McGraw
DigDeep
US Water Alliance
Congress
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Greg Jordan
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