Mountain State Times

There were 14 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in West Virginia during the week ending Oct. 29, 2022, a 16.7% increase over the previous week.

72 people die from diseases of the heart in West Virginia during week ending Oct. 15

There were 72 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in West Virginia in the week ending Oct. 15, making up 20.2% of total deaths by all causes in West Virginia.

Week ending October 15 could be deadliest for people in 65-74 age group in West Virginia

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 104 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending October 15.

30 people die in West Virginia from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Oct. 29, 2022

There were 30 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in West Virginia during the week ending Oct. 29, 2022, a 3.2% decrease from the previous week.

11 people die in West Virginia from kidney disease in week ending Oct. 29, 2022

There were 11 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in West Virginia during the week ending Oct. 29, 2022, a 21.4% decrease from the previous week.

VA Purchase Loans in West Virginia average $272,554 for Q4 2022

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for West Virginia in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022 was $272,554, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in West Virginia during week Oct. 15

West Virginia's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Oct. 15, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

20 people die in West Virginia from diabetes mellitus in week ending Oct. 29, 2022

There were 20 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in West Virginia during the week ending Oct. 29, 2022, a 5.3% increase over the previous week.

West Virginia: 79 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died during week ending October 15

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 79 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending October 15.

71 people die from cancer in West Virginia during week ending Oct. 15

There were 71 deaths from cancer reported in West Virginia in the week ending Oct. 15, making up 19.9% of total deaths by all causes in West Virginia.

19 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in West Virginia during week ending Oct. 15

By Mountain State Times | Oct 29, 2022

There were 19 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in West Virginia in the week ending Oct. 15, making up 5.3% of total deaths by all causes in West Virginia.

How many 25-44-year-olds died in West Virginia during week ending October 15?

By Mountain State Times | Oct 29, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 22 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending October 15.

16 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in West Virginia during week ending Oct. 15

By Mountain State Times | Oct 29, 2022

There were 16 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in West Virginia in the week ending Oct. 15, making up 4.5% of total deaths by all causes in West Virginia.

Fairmont State announces annual SOAR scholarship ceremony events

Fairmont State University will continue the annual SOAR Award ceremony events to provide incoming first-time freshmen with a $2,000 scholarship.

Nursing senior selected for 2022 Homecoming Court

Olivia Steeley, a senior School of Nursing student, has been selected as a candidate for the 2022 West Virginia University Homecoming Royalty Court.

Davis & Elkins Ranked No. 3 in the State for RN Program

The Davis & Elkins College Associate Degree Nursing Program has been ranked as one of the best in West Virginia by registerednursing.org.

Senators Net Seven In Victory Over West Liberty

Davis & Elkins continued their offensive dominance as they defeated West Liberty 7-1 at Nuttall Field.

Former Bethany President Passes, Remembered for Dedication to the Christian Church and Higher Education

Bethany College’s current and former faculty, staff, and community are mourning the loss of former Bethany President William E. Tucker. Tucker passed away on Friday, Oct. 14, at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth at the age of 90.

Professional orchestra to perform at Fairmont State Nov. 3

Fairmont State University Community Arts will host the Black Diamond Philharmonic Orchestra (BDP) on Thursday, November 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Wallman Hall Theatre on the campus of Fairmont State University.

City of Buckhannon Proclaims October 24 – 28, 2022 as “Red Ribbon Week”