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West Virginians are no strangers to the stereotypes that come with living in the Appalachian region, which may include inbreeding, poor hygiene and more.

With one-fifth of states seeing active measles outbreaks , the U.S. is nearing 900 cases, according to figures posted Friday ...

West Virginians as far north as Barbour County are seeing smoke from a 1,400-acre fire in the George Washington and Jefferson ...

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Tuesday his request for FEMA aid in Boone, Cabell, Greenbrier, Kanawha, Lincoln, Monroe and ...

Tennessee health officials have confirmed a measles outbreak, which brings the number of U.S. states with outbreaks to 10.

Communities across southern West Virginia need more help as they build back and recover from the February floods that hit the region ...

West Virginia University Parkersburg (WVUP) and the Wood County Economic Development Authority (WCED) are working together as ...

PARKERSBURG — West Virginia’s treasurer is touting the state’s good financial position while looking at places where growth and development can occur. West Virginia Treasurer Larry Pack was in Wood ...

As America’s obesity epidemic worsens and health gaps widen, one often overlooked factor stands out: access to gyms. Save for ...