Eastern Panhandle Lawmakers Tackle COVID-19 Challenges in Local Communities
COVID-19’s Lasting Impact In West Virginia And Lawmakers Talk Unique Eastern Panhandle Challenges, This West Virginia Morning
West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Wednesday, March 19, 2025
By Staff
In a recent segment of West Virginia Morning by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, Health Reporter Emily Rice discusses the ongoing repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic in the state, focusing on insights from Dr. Steven Eshenaur of the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department. The conversation extends to the Eastern Panhandle, where local lawmakers, Delegates Michael Hite and Mike Hornby, address regional challenges such as infrastructure issues and the rising cost of living that affect towns like Charles Town and Ranson. The episode underscores the vital connection between state decisions and local communities, highlighting the unique dynamics of policy impacts in rural areas.