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West Virginia expands program providing housing, support for young adults aging out of foster care
West Virginia leaders are expanding their support for young adults who are aging out of foster care and in need of housing, education and employment support as they transition to independent living. The Department of Human Services has funded additional programs around the state in its Transitional Living for Vulnerable Youth program, which serves youth […]
Fishing record set by West Virginia angler who used 3-year-old daughter’s $10 pink rod
A man in Wayne County, West Virginia, caught a state record channel catfish in the pond on his father’s farm in South Charleston using an unexpected rod. John Tyler Rutherford reeled in a 43.51-inch-long, 46.70-pound channel catfish, according to a press release from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR). Rutherford reportedly reeled in the big fish in July 21 by using his daughter’s fishing rod and worms as bait. Inmate sentenced to more than 4 years in prison killing of Boston gangster James ‘Whitey’ Bulger “I got my daughter a little $9.99 pink rod… she’s 3 and she can reel them in, but she can’t...
West Virginia health system places CEO on leave
Steve Shattls is on administrative leave as president and CEO of Huntington, W.Va.-based Valley Health Systems, the system confirmed to Becker's via emailed statement. Employees were notified about the change in leadership earlier this week, according to the statement. Mathew Weimer, MD, Valley Health's vice president of health services and chief medical officer, is listed as interim president and CEO on the organization's website.
FBI investigates Lawrence County company for alleged health care fraud
The FBI is currently investigating Kentucky-based company Addiction Recovery Care on health care fraud allegations. According to Louisville's FBI division, the substance abuse treatment provider, headquartered in Louisa, provides residential and outpatient treatment at various facilities across the commonwealth. "If you believe you were victimized by ARC or have information relevant to this...
King's Daughters Medical Center delay, cancel elective procedures
ASHLAND, Ky. (WCHS) — King’s Daughters Medical Center have been forced to delay and cancel some elective surgical procedures due to new equipment issues, the hospital announced. According to a statement from University of Kentucky King’s Daughters, there have been several unanticipated problems with installing and operating the...
Amid West Virginia's New Campus Carry Law, Marshall Declares Sports Venues Gun-Free Zones
Subsequent to West Virginia recently implementing a Campus Carry Law, Marshall University in Huntington has announced "Safe to Stay with the Herd," a policy that brings adjustments for fans entering and leaving Joan C. Edwards Stadium and other athletic venues this fall. As reported by MetroNews, Marshall’s new policy, which...
Cabell County Career Technology Center to offer automotive technology internship opportunity
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Cabell County Schools has announced a new internship opportunity which will be made available for adult automotive technology program students attending the Cabell County Career Technology Center. Presented through a collaboration with Moses AutoMall of Huntington, the internship will present the opportunity for students to work alongside professional technicians with Moses […]
Milton VFD granted thousands to remodel community room
MILTON, WV (WOWK) — A volunteer fire department in Cabell County is getting a makeover. Officials say the department feels the impact of financial stress, just like anyone else. The department’s community room was designed more than twenty years ago and has not had routine maintenance since. The space has a long history of holding […]
Needles And HIV Plus A Virginia Author’s New Book, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, major HIV outbreaks in Huntington and Charleston over recent years have exposed conflicting views on the disease among state officials and national experts. Most disagreement surrounds a single topic: needles. West Virginia Public Broadcasting and the Global Health Reporting Center report together on this issue,...
Lawrence County to host scrimmage Aug. 9
LOUISA — Lawrence County will host a preseason high school football scrimmage at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9. The teams scheduled to compete in the preseason high school football scrimmage are host Lawrence County, Russell, Letcher County Central, Martin County and Paintsville. Lawrence County (Class 3A, District 8)...
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