WVPB's Yohe Inducted Into Broadcasting Hall Of Fame
West Virginia Public Broadcasting's very own Randy Yohe was inducted into the Museum of Radio and Technology's West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame Tuesday.
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Gov. Morrisey Announces Pritt's Replacement In Legislature
William J. "Bill" Vest will serve out the remainder of David Elliott Pritt's term following Pritt's resignation last month after his arrest on allegations of enticing a minor.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFederal Grand Jury Indicts Former State Delegate On Charges Of Sexual Exploitation Of A Child
David Elliott Pritt is scheduled to appear in court for an initial appearance, arraignment and detention hearing on Monday, Aug. 24.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Election Commission To Consider Pritt’s Removal From Ballot
The State Election Commission will meet next Friday, Aug. 7 to consider two written requests to disqualify David Elliott Pritt from the 2026 General Election Ballot.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSteps To Protect Our Kids From Harm, This West Virginia Morning
The criminal charges against teacher and now-former delegate Elliott Pritt shocked many. We speak with Moore Capito, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia, whose office is prosecuting the case, about what specific steps parents can take to protect their children from predators who seem both successful and safe.
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Lawmaker Accused Of Child Sex Abuse Resigns From House Of Delegates
The public school teacher and now-former delegate from Fayette County was arrested and charged last week for “enticing a minor” after an investigation alleged he exchanged explicit images with a student before escalating to sexual abuse in his classroom.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Speaker Calls For Special Session To Replace Delegate Charged With Child Sex Abuse
The House of Delegates is moving to expel Del. David Elliott Pritt, R-Fayette, after his arrest Wednesday. Replacing him on the ballot for the November election could be complicated.
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