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If you havent already, you should download a call recorder app. I personally use Cube ACR, but others do exist. In West Virginia, you are legally allowed to record any phone conversations or in-person meetings that you are a part of, without needing to get permission from the other people involved. This includes calls and visits with CPS workers investigating your case. West Virginia has what's called a "single-party consent" law for recordings. This means only one person on the call needs to consent to the recording - which can be you since you are a party to the conversation. Recording your interactions with CPS can create a clear record of what was discussed and agreed upon. Many parents choose to record to protect themselves and ensure important details are not miscommunicated or forgotten later on. However, you should inform the CPS worker at the start that you plan to record, even though their consent is not legally required. This shows transparency on your part. Although, this is entirely up to you. The important things are: 1) You can legally record as long as you are a participant in the conversation. 2) Inform CPS you intend to record for your records. 3) Don't secretly record conversations you are not involved in. Recording can help ensure an accurate record, but should be done properly per West Virginia's single-party consent law. Wv code 62-1D-3 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559473645237&mibextid=JRoKGi.

According to point #7. Anyone with a 4 year degree that had a felony over 5 years ago need a job? Only requirement is you must love kids. Let me get this straight, a felon can't keep their kid, but a felon can decide if a felon or nonfelon can keep their kid? Big brain moves here in WV. §30-30-16. Provisional license to practice as a social worker. (a) To be eligible for a provisional license to practice as a social worker, the applicant must: (1) Submit an application to the board; (2) Be at least 18 years of age; (3) Have a baccalaureate degree in a related field, as provided by legislative rule; (4) Have obtained regular supervised employment, or the reasonable promise of regular supervised employment, contingent upon receiving a provisional license, in a critical social work workforce shortage position, area, or setting requiring a social work license: Provided, That such employment shall not be as an independent practitioner, contracted employee, sole proprietor, consultant, or other nonregular employment; (5) Have satisfied the board that he or she merits the public trust by providing the board with three letters of recommendation from persons not related to the applicant; (6) Not be an alcohol or drug abuser, as these terms are defined in §27-1A-11 of this code: Provided, That an applicant in an active recovery process, which may, in the discretion of the board, be evidenced by participation in an acknowledged substance abuse treatment and/or recovery program, may be considered; (7) Not have been convicted of a felony in any jurisdiction within five years preceding the date of application for license, which conviction remains unreversed; (8) Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in any jurisdiction if the offense for which he or she was convicted related to the practice of social work, which conviction remains unreversed; and (9) Meet any other requirements established by the board. (b) The board shall promulgate emergency rules, in accordance with §29A-3-15 of this code, to implement the provisions of subsection (a) of this section. (c) A provisionally licensed social worker may become a licensed social worker by completing the following: (1) Be continuously employed for four years as a social worker and supervised: Provided, That should an individual lose his or her employment due to a reduction in force, or be unable to work due to medical reasons, the individual may request that the Board allow for a reasonable interruption in continuous employment and provide additional time for the individual to complete the requirements of the provisional license. The board shall promulgate by legislative rule the supervision requirements; (2) Complete 12 credit hours of core social work study from a program accredited by the council on social work education, as defined by legislative rule, within the four-year provisional license period; All credit goes to West Virginia Corruption Investigations.

WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Severe storms have caused tens of thousands of power outages and storm damages throughout West Virginia. As of 7:27 PM, 83,091 people are without power in West Virginia. Multiple counties throughout West Virginia are under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch through this evening. Along with power outages, damages to property have been […]

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The Mountain State has now seen a record year for tornadoes. This comes as the National Weather Service in Charleston confirmed two tornadoes touched down during severe storms on May 26 – one in West Virginia and one in Ohio. The tornado that hit the Mountain State marked the 15th tornado […]

When West Virginia was first formed, it had to decide where its capitol would be. Although, the capitol of the state now resides in Charleston, it was not the first location to house the seat of government.

W.Va. (WTRF) – Last week the Federal government approved a major disaster declaration for the state of West Virginia to address the widespread damage from the flooding on April 2-6. This will allow FEMA funding to go out to qualified residents in 11 counties, including Ohio, Marshall and Wetzel counties here in the Northern Panhandle. […]

If you're having hot dogs at your Memorial Day cookout in West Virginia, a new study says that this is a must-have topping.

(WTRF) – Biden declares a major disaster for West Virginia counties affected by floods, and a local school welcomes a new furry friend to their pack. 7News Anchor Annalise Murphy looks back at the week’s top stories.   Police release names and charges for the suspects involved in a high-speed chase on Ohio Interstate 70 The […]

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On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk to different guests about their thoughts on Memorial Day, its history and their plans for the holiday.

As Memorial Day approaches, communities across West Virginia are preparing to honor the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. Here is a roundup of the events happening tomorrow, May 27, 2024, to commemorate this significant day:

It’s fair to say that almost anyone who has listened to or read the history of American folk songs is familiar with the haunting melody and words of “Shenandoah.”. It’s generally accepted that the song refers to two famous American rivers—the Shenandoah, which drains a scenic colonial valley in Virginia and West Virginia, and the great Missouri River, which drains much of the American West.

Office of Emergency Management for Harrison County is asking residents in the Bridgeport, Shinnston and West Milford area that experienced flooding damage from overnight storms that began May 25 and ran into this morning May 26 to fill out an assessment form. The storms lasted from 11 p.m. through 4 a.m.

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Governor Jim Justice ordered that all United States and West Virginia flags on all State-owned properties will be flown at half-staff from dawn until noon on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2024. The flags will be flown at half-mast to honor the memory of the men and women who made the […]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Pools across the West Virginia are open Memorial Day weekend for those looking to beat the heat. “We are excited to start another pool season in the City of Charleston,” Rashaun Poore, Director of Parks ad Recreation, said in a news release Friday. “One of the most exciting parts of pool season is seeing some of our community center kids becoming a part of our team by working some of our seasonal jobs.”

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced on Friday that West Virginia’s Free Fishing Days will return June 8–9 and encouraged anglers and their families to take advantage of this annual opportunity to fish for free in public lakes, streams and rivers around the state. “With school letting out for the summer and vacation season […]