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Raising Awareness of Drug Abuse Last Updated: 11:35 AM 05/09/08 - Organizers of this year's Rural Ministry Conference hope to raise awareness of drug abuse in West Virginia and to find ways to combat the problem. (Full Story)

Call to Take Patch Off Market Last Updated: 6:02 PM 05/08/08 - The government is being asked to pull the birth-control patch off the market. (Full Story)

What's Going Around 5-7 Last Updated: 12:43 PM 05/08/08 - This week, we are talking about everything from seasonal allergies and protecting your skin from the sun to a tick disease. (Full Story)

Medicare Fraud Warning Last Updated: 3:08 PM 05/08/08 - The Staunton Police Department is reminding residents to never give out personal banking information over the phone. (Full Story)

Rural Hospital Closing Last Updated: 5:32 PM 05/07/08 - The Richwood Area Community Hospital is closing, putting more than 100 employees out of work and forcing some patients to drive 25 miles farther for treatment. (Full Story)

Student Test Positive for Tb Last Updated: 11:47 AM 05/07/08 - School officials in Manassas say an Osbourn High School student has tested positive for tuberculosis. (Full Story)

Criminal Negligence for Veteran Suicide Data Last Updated: 5:50 PM 05/06/08 - A House committee chairman is accusing the Veterans Affairs agency of criminal negligence in its handling of data on suicides among U.S. veterans. (Full Story)

Expanding Drug Program Last Updated: 2:43 PM 05/06/08 - Wal-Mart is expanding its discount prescription drug program to offer a 90-day supply for $10. (Full Story)

Injured Vets Need More Care Last Updated: 5:02 PM 05/01/08 - Veterans Affairs investigators say many Iraq war veterans with traumatic brain injuries aren't getting proper health care. (Full Story)

What's Going Around 4-30 Last Updated: 8:03 AM 05/01/08 - We are officially on allergy alert! (Full Story)

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