Jocelyn Blackwell is a West Virginia native and social services worker. Blackwell first started her career in children and youth crisis stabilization. Blackwell later worked with the Title 19 IDD/DD waiver, doing service coordination and behavioral support with her clients. Blackwell says she eventually realized her calling was to work with children and families in crisis that were involved with the court. Blackwell has provided treatment coordination, program support and facilitation, as well as advocating for children and families in her community. Blackwell says she aims to take these experiences and use them to support the average West Virginian family if elected to office. Blackwell says her other priorities include addressing gaps in the healthcare system and improve rural infrastructure in the state. She won the primary over Lou Assaro when she received 60.3% of the vote. Blackwell will face Danny Hamrick in the general election on Nov. 3.
Demolition Slated For Thurmond Area Of New River Gorge Despite Protests
Construction and building removal work is scheduled to begin in late November in the Prince, Thurmond and Brookside areas of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, despite resistance.
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