On this West Virginia Morning, plans for a controversial water bottling plant in Jefferson County will require modification after a vote from the local planning commission. But even with modifications, some say concerns about Mountain Pure Water Bottling Facility remain. Reporter Jack Walker spoke with Jefferson County Foundation President Christine Wimer about worries being raised by the community of Middleway.
And for many years West Virginia has led the nation in foster care rates, with more than 6,000 children currently in state custody. This year, the state legislature formed a work group to identify and address complaints of neglect and ineptitude in the state’s child welfare system. As Emily Rice reports, the work group reported their findings and recommendations to lawmakers this month.
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