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State-wide “Cover West Virginia Day” to provide free information on healthcare coverage

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PRINCETON, W. Va. (WVVA) -On Tuesday, health centers across West Virginia will be participating in “Cover West Virginia Day,” a day dedicated to providing free information on getting health insurance.

This state-wide event is organized by West Virginia Navigator, a free, grant-funded program focused on helping people find and sign up for health coverage. The Bluestone Health Center in Princeton is just one of 48 West Virginia organizations letting people come in on Tuesday without an appointment to talk with someone about healthcare options. Jeremy Smith, program director for West Virginia Navigator and one of the organizers who first came up with the idea, says it’s a way to reach the more than one hundred thousand people in West Virginia currently without any health coverage.

He says the support for Cover West Virginia Day has been even better than expected which he attributes to people recognizing how valuable this information will be for those living in the state.

“I think everybody knows how important having health insurance is. I mean, if you don’t have health insurance and something happens to you, you know, just one car wreck or one surgery without insurance could bankrupt you and your family. And then, we also know that if you have insurance, you’re just happier and you’re healthier. It allows you to get to your doctor when you have small health issues before they become large health issues…” says Smith.

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If you would like to participate in Cover West Virginia Day to receive free information on signing up for health coverage, you can simply walk into one of the participating locations 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Tuesday, January 9th. If you can’t make it, Smith says you can also call West Virginia Navigator for help. You can find a full list of participating locations on their website. The deadline for signing up for health coverage this year is January 16th.



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West Virginia organizations receive generous donation to support community programs

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OHIO VALLEY (WTRF) — It was a generous donation that will benefit two local organizations in a big way.

On Friday, the Ohio Valley Jaycees Charitable Fund presented two checks totaling $10,000.

That money was split between the Appalachian Christmas Project and Ohio Valley Young Life.

The Young Life Organization serves teen parents and underprivileged and disabled children throughout the area.

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The Appalachian Christmas Project offers hope and encouragement to area seniors, veterans, and the homeless. They distribute personal hygiene items to individuals, service agencies, and drug rehab centers.

We are so thankful for all of the generosity of the Jaycee’s fund. Young Life has been serving the Ohio Valley for over 50 years. We are using this for general programing, mentoring for teen parents and their children and disabled middle and high school students.”

Sean McCartney, Area Director, Young Life

We serve other areas as well. Anywhere from locally into Kentucky. But this is designated money for Ohio and Marshall County and I’m just thankful we have it because we serve so many in these two counties as well.”

Diane Reineke Stout, CEO Appalachian Christmas Project

Last year the Appalachian Christmas Project serves over 1,000 people in Ohio County and over 800 in Marshall County.

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Oglebay Welcomes Newest Almost Heaven Swing

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Visitors encouraged to complete summer bucket list for a chance to win a free fall getaway

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — The West Virginia Department of Tourism, in partnership with Oglebay and Wheeling Park Commission, has announced a new Almost Heaven swing located in the state’s northern panhandle.

This swing is perched upon the scenic mountains of Oglebay, just off the Susan Wheeler Walking Trail on the western side of the arboretum. 

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“We are proud to participate in this West Virginia Tourism-led initiative, generously supported by a gift from Cindy and Chris Freeman,” said Oglebay Marketing Director Wendy Hodorowski. “The swing is located to showcase one of the park’s most amazing views, which will undoubtedly become a social media moment that generates both statewide and national attention for Oglebay Park.”

There are now more than 20 Almost Heaven photo-op swings available throughout the state, making it easy for travelers to check off this adventure on the West Virginia Summer Bucket List.

Visitors are encouraged to share their photos on social media using #AlmostHeaven. 

“Visiting the newest Almost Heaven swing location in Wheeling is the perfect way to start checking off your West Virginia Summer Bucket List,”said West Virginia Department of Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby. “Our summer bucket list will make your travel planning easier and offers an opportunity to win a free autumn getaway.”

Oglebay encompasses more than 2,000 acres of year-round activities including a golf course, pool, zoo, walking trails, Bissonnette Gardens, horseback riding, on-site restaurants and more. 

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To view the 2024 West Virginia Summer Bucket List and begin checking off your adventures, visit wvtourism.com/summer-bucket-list. For a complete list of swing locations, click here.



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14-year-old West Virginia boy bitten by shark in North Carolina

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Why and how often do shark attacks happen?

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Why do shark attacks happen and how common are they?

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A 14-year-old boy from West Virginia was bitten by a shark as he was swimming at a beach in North Carolina. 

Blayne Brown of Cabell County, West Virginia, was bit on the leg and ankle by a shark at Topsail Beach Access No. 4 in Pender County, North Carolina, on Sunday, The Herald-Dispatch reported. The boy was reportedly swimming in waist-deep water at around noon with a friend when he was bitten. Brown was about 30 or 40 feet away from the shore, the newspaper reported. 

The newspaper reported that beachgoers helped provide medical attention to the teen before first responders arrived and took him to Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune. 

“I didn’t know what it was,” he told The Herald-Dispatch. “I just felt something that hurt a lot.”

He underwent surgery and a specialist was brought in because the injury was more extensive than doctors originally thought, the newspaper reported. 

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Brown returned home to West Virginia on Tuesday, though his mother said he may need another surgery.

The Associated Press reported that there were 69 unprovoked shark bites worldwide last year, and 10 of those were fatal, according to the International Shark Attack File. That was higher than the recent average of six deaths per year.



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