HIV SOS: Action sought for spike in cases in West Virginia
JOHN RABY, Associated Press
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1of6Signs are displayed at a tent during a health event Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Charleston, W.Va. Volunteers at the tent passed free doses of naloxone, a drug that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose by helping the person breathe again. Activists at the event called on the city of Charleston to declare a public health emergency for new HIV cases and prescription drug overdoses.John Raby/APShow MoreShow Less
2of6Buttons are displayed at a tent during a health event Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Charleston, W.Va. Volunteers at the tent passed out the buttons along with free doses of naloxone, a drug that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose by helping the person breathe again. Activists at the event called on the city of Charleston to declare a public health emergency for new HIV cases and prescription drug overdoses.John Raby/APShow MoreShow Le
HIV SOS: Action sought for spike in cases in West Virginia
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West Virginia s largest city to host free drive-in movies
May 21, 2021
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) West Virginia s largest city plans to host free drive-in movie events this summer.
The city of Charleston said in a news release that “Frozen 2” will be shown on June 9, “Moana” on July 7 and “Godzilla vs. Kong” on Aug. 4 in the parking lot of the Big Lots on Patrick Street.
Each movie night will begin with a 30-minute cartoon. Parking will start 90 minutes before each event and be on a first-come, first-served basis, the statement said.
“We saw major success hosting drive-in movies last year and heard positive feedback from folks looking for outdoor activities to do during the pandemic,” Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin said.
CHARLESTON â West Virginia American Waterâs request for water and wastewater rate increases has drawn the ire of local residents and officials.
The Kanawha County Commission and members of Charleston City Council are among those objecting to West Virginia Americanâs rate hike requests filed April 30 with state utility regulators.
The company is seeking an additional $40.8 million in annual revenue for water and wastewater operations combined, 26.1% more than the companyâs current rates.
County Commission President Kent Carper weighed in on West Virginia Americanâs request for the rate hike during the commissionâs meeting Thursday.
âIt is easy to sit here and complain as utility companies just recklessly, unfairly raise peopleâs rates,â Carper said. âBut in this case, itâs just true.â
CHARLESTON (AP) â More than 60 people from 18 different states have applied to relocate to West Virginia s capital city through a program incentivizing the move, according to officials.
The Charleston Roots program was launched in April by the city and the Charleston Area Alliance to attract full-time employed remote workers and those looking to fill high-demand jobs, officials said in a statement Tuesday.
The current applicant pool is made up of people who are looking for work or already work in sectors including technology, medicine and public works, according to the statement. The response that we ve seen from folks across the nation that want to move to our Capital City has been overwhelming, Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin said. These folks represent highly skilled individuals that are looking to plant roots and give back to our community.
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