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Better Understanding Region’s Cancer Rates

Those living in Appalachia have long been accustomed to the idea there are greater risks to our health here than in many other regions. New research from the American College of Surgeons confirms that, while cancer diagnoses and deaths are decreasing in Appalachia, the numbers here are still significantly higher than in other parts of the U.S. And where are we at greatest risk? The central subregion — a small part of southern Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia and Virginia — has the highest rates of cancer incidents and deaths among the larger Appalachian ...

Lawmakers Must Put Aside Foolish Notions

Joining the chorus of socio-cultural distractions being pitched in Charleston at the start of the 2025 regular West Virginia Legislative Session was House Concurrent Resolution 33 — one of the most nonsensical pieces of sycophantry ever to be placed in the legislative records. HCR 33 is intended for “Recognizing the tallest point in the State of West Virginia, Spruce Knob, as ‘Trump Mountain,’ and Honoring the accomplishments of President Donald J. Trump.” Lead sponsor for the measure was Delegate Elias Coop-Gonzalez, R-Randolph, with Delegates Chris Anders, R-Berkeley; ...

Micah Parrish scores 18 to help Ohio State end home skid with 82-65 victory over Iowa

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Micah Parrish had 18 points and Ohio State ended a three-game skid at home with an 82-65 victory over Iowa on Monday night. Parrish scored 11 points in a dominant second half for the Buckeyes (12-8, 4-5 Big Ten Conference), who were coming off their biggest victory of the season — a 73-70 road win over then-No. 11 Purdue. He added six rebounds. Bruce Thornton totaled 15 points and eight rebounds for Ohio State. Devin Royal finished with 12 points and eight rebounds. John Mobley Jr. scored 12 with eight assists. Drew Thelwell scored 20 on 8-for-10 shooting ...

Maroon Knights Start Fast And Blow Past Weir, 62-25

WHEELING – It’s often been said that it’s how you finish and not how you start. Wheeling Central did just the opposite Monday afternoon during the opener of the three-game MLK Classic at the Stifel Center on the Leatherwood campus of Linsly. The Maroon Knights (9-1), ranked No. 1 in ...

Javon Small scores 27 and West Virginia beats No. 2 Iowa State 64-57

By JOHN RABY AP Sports Writer MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Javon Small scored 12 of his 27 points in the final two minutes to lead West Virginia to a 64-57 win over No. 2 Iowa State on Saturday night, ending the Cyclones' national-best 12-game winning streak. Amani Hansberry added 12 points ...