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WASHINGTON D.C. - Responding to new research on the rising incidence of colorectal cancer among younger adults, some states are trying to boost public awareness of the deadly disease with a focus on Black and rural residents.

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GHENT, WV - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has begun the application process for grants to help rural residents of the Mountain State.

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CHARLESTON, WV - With just a few days left in the legislature, there is a real push at the 11th hour to save West Virginia millions of dollars on what it pays for prescription drugs for state employees.

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CHARLESTON, WV - As an owner of a child care facility and a passionate advocate for early childhood education, I was concerned to learn that the West Virginia House of Delegates passed House Bill 5105.

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CHARLESTON, WV - Even though abortion is almost completely banned in West Virginia and only a tiny number were performed last year, lawmakers continue to push for laws dissuading people from having the procedure.

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CHARLESTON, WV - Proposed reform to increase oversight of sober living homes appears to have lost momentum in the West Virginia Legislature.

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MINGO COUNTY, WV - In rural Mingo County, access to timely medical care will soon be closer than ever, with the reopening of Williamson Memorial Hospital.

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