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Inspector General: 91% Of W.Va. Child Abuse Cases Out Of Compliance 

West Virginia was chosen for a federal audit due to the highly publicized death of a teen in 2024, as well as reports of the state's overburdened Child Protective Services workforce.

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Pumpkins, Jack-O’-Lanterns Have Use Beyond Decoration

Millions of pumpkins are used as decorations each year, and keeping them out of landfills can help stop the creation of tons of greenhouse gasses.

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State Further Funds Food Banks With $2 Million As End To Federal Shutdown Looms

Gov. Morrisey said current funds will suffice until at least Nov. 17 and hopes federal SNAP funds will be back in place by then.. 

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Gov. Morrisey Tours State Promoting Rural Health Transformation

Gov. Patrick Morrisey was in Parkersburg, Moundsville and Fairmont Thursday to emphasize the connection between a healthier population and a healthier economy.

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