West Virginia Board of Education Elects Hardesty President - West Virginia Daily News

Experts urge caution, focus on proven interventions as WV celebrates decrease in fatal overdoses

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, that West Virginia had a nearly 41% reduction in overdose deaths for the last two months according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (West Virginia Office of Gov. Patrick Morrisey | Courtesy photo) As West Virginia records the largest reduction in fatal overdoses across the nation over a 12 month period, substance use disorder experts are urging caution and en…

West Virginia Board of Education Elects Hardesty President - West Virginia Daily News

Charleston, W.Va. (WVDN) – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) elected L. Paul Hardesty as president during its meeting in Charleston today. He formerly served as the WVBE’s legislative liaison from 2024-2025 and as president from 2022-2024. Victor Gabriel was re-elected vice-president and F. Scott Rotruck was re-elected secretary. Nancy J. White, who did not seek re-election as president, was elected as the WVBE financial officer. The S…