The suffering economy is manifesting itself in a lot of different ways, but one soup kitchen in St. Albans has found a huge increase in the number of people arriving at its doors for a free meal. Starting today in Barboursville, thousands of youth will begin a 5-day soccer tournament packed with competition. The event could help the area during the difficult economic time. The salary reductions are a part of the Foundation’s plan to address a smaller budget this fiscal year because of problems in the economy. On Wednesday, the West Virginia Parkways Authority voted to increase the tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike. A new study has once again pegged West Virginia as one of the most obese states in the nation. Last weekend, Huntington was placed under a boil water advisory because of a water main break. Many cities in West Virginia have aging infrastructure, but Huntington’s problems seem particularly bad. The 23rd President of West Virginia University is promising to address the school’s needs in several areas. More than 80 high school students from 20 states were in Shepherdstown this week for the first annual Student Climate and Conservation Congress.
A new national study calls West Virginia the third-fattest state in the country, dropping one place from last year.
The West Virginia Turnpike's governing board has approved toll increases despite opposition from people who live along the 88-mile highway's route.
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