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WVU researches overdose deaths

MORGANTOWN — Research conducted at West Virginia University suggests consuming alcohol with fentanyl and other drugs may explain, in part, why more men than women die from unintentional overdoses. Zheng Dai, assistant director of health analytics at the WVU Health Affairs Institute, led the study. “Nationally and in West Virginia, the proportion of men and women actually using illicit substances is about equal, yet far more men are dying from overdoses,” Dai said. “We know men are more likely to drink a greater amount of alcohol than women, and in our overdose analysis, we ...

Lunch N’ Learn event planned in Buckhannon

BUCKHANNON — The West Virginia Small Business Development Center, Upshur County Economic Development, First Microloan of WV, and Problem Solver’s invite local entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community members to attend Lunch N’ Learn: The Ins and Outs of Your Commercial Insurance Needs on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at The Idea Center, located in the Upshur County Development Authority Building, at 21 East Main Street. This engaging workshop will guide participants through questions such as “What to ask your agent.” Property vs Liability, who needs Worker’s Comp, and other ...

Community Calendar

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Inter-Mountain’s Community Calendar is reserved for nonprofit, civic organizations. Unless otherwise noted, events listed should be considered free and open to the public. Entries appear in chronological order and as space allows. USED BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Library will have a used book sale on Oct. 1-3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the old library on 416 Davis Ave. Donations of books, games, and puzzles in good condition are needed and may be dropped off at the library on Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. FARMERS MARKET: The Elkins Farmers Market, located behind ...

Community Calendar

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Inter-Mountain’s Community Calendar is reserved for nonprofit, civic organizations. Unless otherwise noted, events listed should be considered free and open to the public. Entries appear in chronological order and as space allows. USED BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Library will have a used book sale on Oct. 1-3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the old library on 416 Davis Ave. Donations of books, games, and puzzles in good condition are needed and may be dropped off at the library on Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. FARMERS MARKET: The Elkins Farmers Market, located behind ...

WVWC named No. 2 Best Value School by US News & World Report

BUCKHANNON — West Virginia Wesleyan College was recognized as the No. 2 Best Value School by U.S.  News and World Report — the only regional college in West Virginia to earn a Best Value Ranking in the 2026 Best Colleges publication.  Under the U.S. News and World Report’s rankings, ...

Community Calendar

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Inter-Mountain’s Community Calendar is reserved for nonprofit, civic organizations. Unless otherwise noted, events listed should be considered free and open to the public. Entries appear in chronological order and as space allows. USED BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Library will have a used book sale on Oct. 1-3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the old library on 416 Davis Ave. Donations of books, games, and puzzles in good condition are needed and may be dropped off at the library on Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. FARMERS MARKET: The Elkins Farmers Market, located behind ...