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Government Caelan Bailey,

Wheeling To Enforce Traffic Ordinance In New Year Amid Panhandling Litigation

Enforcement in Wheeling will mean warnings, citations, and fees for those who engage in prohibited behavior like standing or exchanging items at intersections.

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Government Chris Schulz,

Community, Advocates Oppose Morgantown Camping Ban

A camping ban aimed at addressing homelessness in Morgantown is expected to pass next week, but community members and advocates are speaking up in opposition.

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Government Chris Schulz,

Lawsuit Claims Morgantown Panhandling Ordinance Unconstitutional

A lawsuit filed in federal court Monday argues Morgantown’s ordinance against panhandling is unconstitutional. 

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WVPB News Emily Allen,

State’s Policy For Handling COVID-19 Concerns In Jails, Prisons Remains Confidential

The number of inmates in West Virginia’s overcrowded criminal justice system has declined over the last few weeks, as prosecutors throughout the state…

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