New Compilation Shows Hip-Hop's Roots in Appalachia
Appalachian hip-hop is the subject of a new compilation from June Appal Recordings, titled No Options: Hip-Hop in Appalachia. ...
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Senate Recognizes Child Advocacy Day
Monday was Child Advocacy Day at the Capitol, bringing together child welfare advocates to provide resources and educate the public.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWest Virginia Child Advocacy Network Releases Annual Report
In the past year, Child Advocacy Centers in West Virginia served 4,703 children which was a 20 percent increase in new children served in the last five years, according to a new report.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWith Schools Closed, Child Advocates Get Creative To Reach Vulnerable Children
For many children in West Virginia, school is a respite; it’s a place where they get two meals a day and where teachers and counselors keep watchful eyes…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDemand for Child Advocacy Increases in State
West Virginia's Children Advocacy Centers are seeing an increase in the number of children needing services.A new report says the number of children…
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State Awards $1.5 Million to Child Advocacy Centers
More than $1.5 million has been awarded to child advocacy centers in West Virginia.Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's office says the funds will go to 20 projects…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLawmakers Joining Fight to Restore Child, Family Funding
Lawmakers are joining community action groups in asking the governor to restore funding to what they call critical childhood and domestic violence…
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