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Future of Welch Community Hospital shrouded in politics and uncertainty

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August 10, 2026

Welch Community Hospital faces a $20M state deficit, privatisation talks, and land deed questions. Learn how a CAH designation impacts beds and community care.

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‘Restricted use area’ established on Charleston’s West Side after Benzene detected in groundwater
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August 7, 2026

Charleston City Council approved a WVDEP groundwater restriction on Roane Street near United Dairy after testing revealed legacy underground tank contamination.

Menthol Tobacco Targeted Black Communities for Decades—Now Communities Across Appalachia Are Taking Action
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May 14, 2026
Black History Month and the Fight for Black Maternal and Infant Health in West Virginia
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BBG Thrilled to Celebrate Staysha Quentrill’s New York Times Feature on Midwifery in West Virginia
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December 5, 2025
West Virginians need medical cannabis. Restrictions on the industry make it too expensive.
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November 19, 2025
West Virginia has collected $34 million from its medical cannabis program. It hasn’t spent a penny.
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October 28, 2025
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October 1, 2025
Medical cannabis is legal in West Virginia. Here’s what patients can and can’t do with it.
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September 29, 2025