Parents Who Locked Adopted Children in Barn, Forced Them to Work 'as Slaves' Convicted of Human Trafficking
The West Virginia couple, who is White, were accused of severely neglecting and mistreating their five adopted Black children ...
Parkersburg News and Sentinel2d
Wirt County spoils Catholic’s senior night, 51-44
Carter Nelson knocked down six 3s and led all scorers with 22 points here Tuesday evening on senior night for host ...
The Marietta Times3d
Wirt County spoils senior night for Catholic, 51-44
Carter Nelson knocked down six 3s and led all scorers with 22 points here Tuesday evening on senior night for host ...
Parkersburg News and Sentinel7d
Williamstown bounces back, gets revenge on St. Marys
Here Friday night in a Little Kanawha Conference West Division showdown featuring two of the three top programs in Class AA, ...
Mother Accused of Forcing Adopted Children to Work as 'Slaves' Denies Locking Teens in Shed, Court Hears
Jeanne Kay Whitefeather took the stand on Tuesday, Jan. 21 after being arrested with her husband Donald Ray Lantz in October 2023 ...
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Mother Accused of Forcing Adopted Children to Work as 'Slaves' Denies Locking Teens in Shed, Court Hears
the Kanawha County Sheriff's office said in an October 2023 release. A caller was said to have seen a man open the shed, speak to the minors, and then lock the shed behind him. John Raby/AP Photo ...
Local event calendar
Awards. 6 p.m. at the Resort at Glade Springs, 255 Resort Drive, Daniels. Join alumni and faculty honored for their contributions and accomplishments as a Golden Bear. The Alumni Awards and Hall of ...
West Virginia couple convicted of forced labor, human trafficking of adopted kids
A West Virginia jury has convicted a couple who were accused of neglect and forced labor involving their adopted children, ...
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"They’re all damaged." Despite progress, W.Va. is still failing to get foster kids the mental health help they need
By the time Sadie Kendall turned 18 and aged out of West Virginia’s foster care system, she had lived in more than two dozen ...
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‘An Ecosystem of Dysfunction:’ West Virginia Still Has a Child Welfare Worker Shortage, and It’s Taking a Toll on Foster Kids and Families
As West Virginia’s foster care system struggles to hire and retain workers amid low pay and overwhelming caseloads, it ...
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West Virginia’s Foster Care System Depends on Grandfamilies. It Does Little to Support Their Mental Health Needs
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Kanawha County Commission begins assessing damage from flash flooding
Kanawha County officials are starting to assess damage after heavy rainfall on saturated ground resulted in flash flooding and a state of emergency.The Kanawha ...