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West Virginia declares statewide Cyclospora outbreak as cases climb

CHARLESTON — West Virginia health officials have declared a statewide outbreak of cyclosporiasis following a significant increase in cases, urging residents to practice safe food handling and seek medical care if symptoms develop. "West Virginia is monitoring a significant increase in cyclosporiasis cases and has declared a statewide outbreak," the Hancock County Health Department said on its website. "As of July 9, 47 cases have been reported across the state since June 17. There is currently no specific produce grower, supplier or food item that has been identified as the source of ...

Civil settlement reached with WVU Health System over controlled substance violations

MORGANTOWN — The U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia announced Monday that West Virginia United Health System, doing business as West Virginia University Health System, has agreed to pay $4,177,139 and enter a memorandum of agreement to resolve civil allegations that it violated provisions of the Controlled Substances Act across various registered facilities over a seven-year span. According to a Drug Enforcement Agency investigation, WVUHS committed numerous record-keeping and reporting violations from 2017-2024. WVUHS facilities failed ...

Soulful Saturday

Craig Howell Pittsburgh-based Soulful Femme took the stage Saturday evening as part of the July edition of Second Saturday, at the Weirton Event Center. Organized by the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau, Second Saturday also featured a performance by House of Soul, along ...

American Legion receives LEDA funds

NEW CUMBERLAND — The American Legion Post 10 building in Weirton will receive upgrades thanks to an allotment of state funds secured by a local state senator. Sen. Ryan Weld, R-Brooke, attended Thursday’s meeting of the Hancock County Commission to announce the awarding of nearly $43,000 ...

CDBG funds proposal draws questions from Weirton council members

WEIRTON — A proposal set to be presented to Weirton Council Monday would shift a portion of the city’s allotment of Community Development Block Grant funds to a new project, although some officials feel more discussion is needed. A resolution was presented to the city’s Finance ...