www.youtube.com – WOAY TV – 2025-03-11 15:35:33

SUMMARY: Senator Brian Helton, Chair of the Senate Committee on Substance Use and Mental Health, is actively addressing West Virginia’s severe drug epidemic, characterized by high overdose deaths and addiction. The state ranks last in overall health outcomes, with the crisis contributing to increased child removals and neonat abstinence syndrome. Helton advocates for strong accountability in treatment approaches and calls for action against the proliferation of standalone clinics that provide only medication without comprehensive care. He emphasizes that turning around the drug crisis is essential for improving crime rates, homelessness, and the overall welfare of West Virginia’s families.

West Virginia is continually devastated by overdose deaths and addiction rates. Child Protective Services take more children from the home, and more babies are born with neonatal abstinence syndrome and low birth weight than in any other state.

Senator Brian Helton shared with Newswatch reporter Jillian Risberg (https://www.facebook.com/JillianRisTV) how he is working to change all that,

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www.youtube.com – WCHS Eyewitness News – 2025-03-11 08:00:46

SUMMARY: Schools in West Virginia have reopened after severe mid-February flooding, with all affected county systems back in session. Kimble County’s recovery, despite significant damage, allowed schools to resume in-person education. Many homes of staff and students were impacted, necessitating checks on their well-being before returning to work. Currently, around 80% of students are back in school, and a plan is in place for those still unable to attend. Governor Morris urges residents to report issues to local emergency management rather than on social media. Damage assessments are ongoing, and several counties have received presidential disaster declarations.

Along the Tug Fork, in-person school has resumed in all West Virginia counties caught up in widespread winter flooding. While McDowell County Schools mostly avoided flood damage, its teachers, school service workers and students’ families were significantly affected by the flooding.

FULL STORY: https://wchstv.com/news/local/west-virginia-students-affected-by-winter-flooding-make-a-return-to-school#
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www.youtube.com – WOAY TV – 2025-03-11 07:16:27

SUMMARY: Fayetteville native Cade Kincade has been named the 2025-2026 WVU Mountaineer mascot, embodying a tradition filled with community values and pride for West Virginia. Growing up in Fayetteville, Kade appreciates the freedom and safety he experienced, shaping his love for the state and sports. His emotional announcement as Mountaineer reflected overwhelming excitement and dedication to representing WVU Athletics. Kade’s deep bond with West Virginia is evident in his academic and community service commitments. As he prepares for the passing of the rifle ceremony on April 4th, Kade aims to keep the spirit of West Virginia alive.

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