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Senator Brian Helton (Chair of SCSUMH) tackling West Virginia's deadly drug epidemic
SUMMARY: Senator Brian Helton, Chair of the Senate Committee on Substance Use and Mental Health, is actively addressing West Virginia’s severe drug epidemic, characterized by high overdose deaths and addiction. The state ranks last in overall health outcomes, with the crisis contributing to increased child removals and neonat abstinence syndrome. Helton advocates for strong accountability in treatment approaches and calls for action against the proliferation of standalone clinics that provide only medication without comprehensive care. He emphasizes that turning around the drug crisis is essential for improving crime rates, homelessness, and the overall welfare of West Virginia’s families.
West Virginia is continually devastated by overdose deaths and addiction rates. Child Protective Services take more children from the home, and more babies are born with neonatal abstinence syndrome and low birth weight than in any other state.
Senator Brian Helton shared with Newswatch reporter Jillian Risberg (https://www.facebook.com/JillianRisTV) how he is working to change all that,
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Conflicts in transparency and politics evident during WVU Board of Governors meeting
SUMMARY: Conflicts over transparency, politics, and influence were on full display during a recent West Virginia University Board of Governors meeting. Outgoing President Gordon Gee acknowledged deep divisions as members debated leadership and past decisions, including the presidential search process. Tensions rose after new legislation stripped voting rights from student, faculty, and staff representatives. Criticism centered on board member Harry Carey, a political appointee, accused of pushing partisan interests. The board narrowly elected Rusty Hudson as chair over longtime member Rick Pill. Gee called for unity amid mounting concerns about governance and political interference, as three more board appointments loom under Governor Morrissey.
Outgoing West Virginia University President Gordon Gee said during the WVU Board of Governors meeting on Friday that this is the first time, while at WVU, that there have been divisions among the board. From transparency issues to conflicts of interest to political interference, the fragments within the board were a theme throughout.
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Katie Frazier’s Saturday June 14th Weather Forecast: It’s going to be a rainy Father’s Day
SUMMARY: Katie Frazier’s Saturday forecast warns of a rainy and muggy Father’s Day, with flash flood risks increasing Sunday into Monday, especially in flood-prone areas. Rain is expected across most counties starting Saturday night and continuing steadily through Sunday afternoon, affecting outdoor plans like barbecues. Fog is also likely overnight, reducing visibility Sunday morning. While no severe storms are forecast, flash flooding remains the primary concern. Temperatures will remain seasonally average in the mid-70s, with continued rain and humidity through Monday and into Thursday. Flexibility and umbrellas are advised for anyone celebrating outdoors this weekend and into the coming workweek.
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Jay's 11 p.m. Weather for Friday 06/13/25
SUMMARY: Jay’s 11 p.m. weather update for Friday, 06/13/25, reports ongoing strong showers and thunderstorms in northern areas. The severe thunderstorm warning for northern Nicholas County was canceled as the storm moved out, but warnings remain for northern counties and a flash flood warning exists until 12:45 a.m. for west central Pocahontas County. Rain continues east into Greenbrier Valley and Virginia, with weakened storms in southern coal fields. More rounds of rain and storms are expected through Saturday and Monday, with heavy rain causing potential ponding and flooding. Highs will be in the upper 70s to mid-80s and lows in the 60s, making for a warm, wet weekend.
Strong showers and storms are rolling through the region at this hour. More storms are forecasted as the weekend continues, and more flooding is possible in some areas.
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