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Guest Column: The AARP Agenda is West Virginia's Agenda

MAR 16, 2025

House Speaker Roger Hanshaw Discusses New Committee Process, Progress at Session's Halfway Point

10 Prescription Drugs Medicare Will Negotiate First

The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.

West Virginia COVID-19 News and Information

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AARP WV Commends Reintroduction of the Credit for Caring Act

MAR 11, 2025

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, the bill's sponsor, thanked for championing financial relief for family caregivers

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Advocates Will Be Fighting for You

By George Bridges, JAN 1, 2017

Nearly 40 percent of West Virginians are 50 or older, and AARP will fight for their interests in the legislative session that begins Feb. 8. AARP staff and volunteers on the Capitol Advocacy Team will work with lawmakers throughout the 60-day session to advance legislative priorities such as retirement security; access to affordable, reliable broadband service; caregiving; and home- and community-based services.

Danny Gray Named 2016 Recipient of AARP WV Andrus Award for Community Service

By Tom Hunter, DEC 2, 2016

AARP West Virginia has presented its highest volunteer recognition, the Andrus Award for Community Service, to Danny Gray of Ronceverte.

Charleston, WV city leaders take steps to join AARP Network of Age Friendly Communities

By Tom Hunter, NOV 28, 2016

Community leaders in West Virginia’s largest city have officially taken the first steps toward joining AARP’s Network of Age Friendly Communities. Earlier this month, Charleston (WV) City Council approved a resolution in support of joining the U.S. affiliate of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Program, becoming the first West Virginia municipality or county to do so.

Oak Glen High School's Jayson Chappell Named AARP WV/MetroNews Scholar Athlete of the Week

By Tom Hunter, NOV 25, 2016

Golden Bears’ two-sport student-athlete earns AARP/MetroNews statewide honor

Charleston Catholic High School's Catherine Herlihy Named AARP WV/MetroNews Scholar Athlete of the Week

By Tom Hunter, NOV 18, 2016

Irish’ two-sport student-athlete earns AARP/MetroNews statewide honor

North Marion High School's Kyle Elliott Named AARP WV/MetroNews Scholar Athlete of the Week

By Tom Hunter, NOV 11, 2016

Huskies' student-athlete earns AARP/MetroNews statewide honor

Clarksburg Notre Dame High School's Alex Davisson Named AARP WV/MetroNews Scholar Athlete of the Week

By Tom Hunter, NOV 4, 2016

Fighting Irish student-athlete earns AARP/MetroNews statewide honor

Confused About Medicare Open Enrollment? WV SHIP Has Answers

By George Bridges, NOV 1, 2016

It’s shopping season for Medicare beneficiaries. Open enrollment, which runs Oct. 15-Dec. 7, is a time to consider whether your current coverage still meets your needs.