Christmas Past, Present And Future At Home And Abroad
Two West Virginia University professors discuss the ancient origins of our modern Christmas traditions as well as how people in other countries celebrate.
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Third Officer Sentenced For Inmate’s Death At Southern Regional Jail
This is the third sentencing in this case where seven correctional officers pleaded guilty in connection with the death of Quantez Burks.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFederal Correctional Workers Go Big To Get Congress’ Attention
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Rep. Riley Moore, R-W.Va., are among 10 members of Congress that will see their names on billboards across the country calling on them to support law enforcement.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSecond Officer Sentenced For Inmate’s Death At Southern Regional Jail
Seven correctional officers pleaded guilty in connection with the assault and death of Quantez Burks.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNational Guard No Longer Stationed In Correctional Facilities
As of May 10, no members of the West Virginia National Guard are stationed in state prisons or jails. This follows more than a year of National Guard support over understaffing.
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Jail, Prison National Guard Fill-In Worker Drawdown Beginning
Details are emerging on the plan to draw down National Guard members from their emergency work in correctional facilities around the state.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPrison Workers Protest Staffing Shortage
More than a dozen correctional officers, medical staff and counselors from Hazelton lined Cheat Lake Road outside of Morgantown Friday morning to demand help at Federal Correctional Complex Hazelton.
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