West Virginia News

Aggregated West Virginia News Articles

• 'Food is medicine' takes shape as RFK Jr. praises school menu changes in West Virginia
  
  Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey in a vow to help "Make America Healthy Again." MAHA advocate Calley Means discussed the significance of the moment.
  Fox News.  Fri, 28 Mar 2025 21:54:27 -0400.
• RFK Jr. fat shames governor telling him he needs a monthly 'public weigh-in'
  
  HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy served up jokes about West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey's weight during his visit to the state on Friday.
  Daily Mail.  Fri, 28 Mar 2025 22:48:29 GMT.
• RFK Jr. backs work mandates, waivers for food benefits program in red state as part of MAHA mission
  
  West Virginia GOP Gov. Patrick Morrisey and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke together at a school in Martinsburg as part of the MAHA push.
  Fox News.  Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:16:40 -0400.
• RFK Jr. Says States Can Bar Food Stamp Recipients From Buying Soft Drinks
  
  The health secretary announced the change to the benefit known as SNAP in an appearance in West Virginia, which is also the first state to ban most artificial dyes in food.
  Sheryl Gay Stolberg.  New York Times.  Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:21:25 +0000.
• Sources: WVU targets UNT's Hodge to fill vacancy
  
  Ross Hodge, who has led UNT to the NIT Final Four, is expected to reach an agreement to be the next men's basketball coach at West Virginia, sources told ESPN.
  Pete Thamel and Jeff Borzello.  ESPN.  Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:44:20 EST.
• West Virginia governor signs ban on food dyes
  
  West Virginia will ban the sale of food products containing seven dyes and two preservatives by 2028, and the additives will be banned from all school meals this fall, as part of the Make America Healthy Again mission.
  Elizabeth Crisp.  The Hill.  Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:38:24 +0000.
• West Virginia bans 7 artificial food dyes, citing health concerns
  
  West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed a bill into law this week that bans some artificial dyes as well as two preservatives from foods sold statewide.
  CBS News.  Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:40:28 -0400.
• 20 People to Know in Higher Education: Erienne Olesh, West Virginia University
  
  Erienne Olesh is executive director of the Office of Innovation and Commercialization at West Virginia University and one of our 20 People to Know in Higher Education.
  Ethan Lott.  American City Business Journals.  Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:26:45 +0000.
• Carnegie Mellon University taps West Virginia University comms leader for key strategic role
  
  A familiar face in higher education communications takes on a new role at one of Pittsburgh's premier universities.
  Jordyn Hronec.  American City Business Journals.  Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:39:23 +0000.
• The Niko Medved watch starts Friday, as Colorado State opens NCAA tourney vs. Memphis
  
  Colorado State coach Niko Medved, a top candidate for the Gophers and West Virginia jobs, has the Rams ready to face Memphis at 1 p.m., Friday in Seattle.
  Star Tribune - Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:42:02 GMT.

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In 2008, the estimated population of West Virginia was 1,814,468, whereas in 2006, the population of West Virginia was about 1,806,760.  For detailed, up-to-date information about West Virginia's demographics, visit the U.S. Census Bureau's QuickFacts about West Virginia web page.  For maps of West Virginia, visit this West Virginia Map website.

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