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News from December 2022

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West Virginia ranks 31st in total number of widow and parent beneficiaries in 2021

By Mountain State Times | Dec 31, 2022

In 2021, West Virginia had 38,978 OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries, ranking it the 31st highest in the United States by number of beneficiaries, according to the Social Security Administration.

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96 people die from cancer in West Virginia during week ending Dec. 24

By Mountain State Times | Dec 31, 2022

There were 96 deaths from cancer reported in West Virginia in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 18.9% of total deaths by all causes in West Virginia.

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18 people in 25-44 age group in West Virginia are estimated to have died during week ending December 17

By Mountain State Times | Dec 31, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 18 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending December 17.

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West Virginia implements no new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2021

By Mountain State Times | Dec 31, 2022

West Virginia implemented no new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2021, according to data obtained from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE).

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Michelle Williams Combs ’73 to speak at Graduate Commencement

By Press release submission | Dec 30, 2022

Michelle Williams Combs ’73 to speak at Graduate Commencement

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Winter Reading Challenge 2023: All the Feels, Bingo

By Press release submission | Dec 30, 2022

Get excited! We are holding a system-wide reading challenge for all ages called “Winter Reading 2023: All the Feels, Bingo” from January 1st – 31st.

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Miss Molly’s Pre-K Story Time (Clay-Battelle Branch)

By Press release submission | Dec 30, 2022

Miss Molly’s Pre-K Story Time (Clay-Battelle Branch)

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Craft Night (Arnettsville Branch)

By Press release submission | Dec 30, 2022

t this month’s craft night, learn how to repurpose an empty Pringle’s can into a Pringle’s Can Snowman.

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West Virginia Disasters Series #1 (Virtual)

By Press release submission | Dec 30, 2022

West Virginia Disasters Series #1 (Virtual)

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24 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in West Virginia during week ending Dec. 24

By Mountain State Times | Dec 30, 2022

There were 24 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in West Virginia in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 4.7% of total deaths by all causes in West Virginia.

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38 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in West Virginia during week ending Dec. 24

By Mountain State Times | Dec 30, 2022

There were 38 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in West Virginia in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 7.5% of total deaths by all causes in West Virginia.

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14 people die from diabetes mellitus in West Virginia during week ending Dec. 24

By Mountain State Times | Dec 29, 2022

There were 14 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in West Virginia in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 2.8% of total deaths by all causes in West Virginia.

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16 people die from Alzheimer's disease in West Virginia during week ending Dec. 24

By Mountain State Times | Dec 29, 2022

There were 16 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in West Virginia in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 3.1% of total deaths by all causes in West Virginia.

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16 people die from influenza and pneumonia in West Virginia during week ending Dec. 24

By Mountain State Times | Dec 28, 2022

There were 16 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in West Virginia in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 3.1% of total deaths by all causes in West Virginia.

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CDC predicts 120 people age 85 and older in West Virginia died during week ending December 10

By Mountain State Times | Dec 28, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 120 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending December 10.

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12 people die from kidney disease in West Virginia during week ending Dec. 24

By Mountain State Times | Dec 28, 2022

There were 12 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in West Virginia in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 2.4% of total deaths by all causes in West Virginia.

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West Virginia deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending Dec. 10

By Mountain State Times | Dec 27, 2022

West Virginia's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Dec. 10, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Week of December 10: 131 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died in West Virginia

By Mountain State Times | Dec 27, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 131 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending December 10.

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16 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in West Virginia during week ending Dec. 17

By Mountain State Times | Dec 27, 2022

There were 16 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in West Virginia in the week ending Dec. 17, making up 3.4% of total deaths by all causes in West Virginia.

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BETHANY COLLEGE SELECTS BRIAN DALEY AS HEAD SOFTBALL COACH

By Press release submission | Dec 27, 2022

BETHANY COLLEGE SELECTS BRIAN DALEY AS HEAD SOFTBALL COACH