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West Virginia Declares Statewide Cyclospora Outbreak As Cases Climb

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CHARLESTON — West Virginia health officials have declared a statewide outbreak of cyclosporiasis following a significant increase in cases, urging residents to practice safe food handling and seek medical care if symptoms develop. "West Virginia is monitoring a significant increase in cyclosporiasis cases and has declared a statewide outbreak," the Hancock County Health Department said on its website. "As of July 9, 47 cases have been reported across the state since June 17. There is currently no specific produce grower, supplier or food item that has been identified as the source of ...

Belmont County Teen Admits Guilt In Bomb Threat Case

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — An 18-year-old accused of making a series of bomb threats to St. Clairsville businesses pleaded guilty Monday to six felony charges in Belmont County Common Pleas Court. Larry Allen Harvey pleaded guilty to three counts of third-degree felony terroristic threats and three ...

School clothing allowance program to open July 20 in West Virginia

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CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Human Services will begin accepting applications July 20 for the 2026 School Clothing Allowance Program, providing eligible families with assistance to purchase clothing and school supplies for children. The program’s opening had been delayed because of uncertainty surrounding federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funding. Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced the state has secured funding to open the program for the 2026-27 school year. "We are doing this the right way, and we’re working to make funding streams last," Morrisey ...