Eastern Panhandle Lawmakers Address COVID-19 Impact and Local Concerns
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 reflection on the COVID-19 pandemic's ongoing effects five years post-quarantine, Health Reporter Emily Rice, speaking with Kanawha-Charleston Health Department's Dr. Steven Eshenaur, examines the vaccine needs and public health challenges in areas like Ranson and Charles Town. Additionally, as the Eastern Panhandle grapples with unique issues such as infrastructure and rising living costs, Delegates Michael Hite and Mike Hornby share insights on local governance in conversation with Eastern Panhandle Reporter Jack Walker. Produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, this episode underscores how state decisions affect even the farthest regions of the state.