Digging Into Halloween’s Rich History, This West Virginia Morning
Halloween is more popular than ever. We speak with WVU religious studies professors to learn more about the holiday's rich history.
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Preston County Prison Workers Get Pay Bump To Boost Retention
Employees at Federal Correctional Complex Hazelton who are in good standing will receive a 25 percent pay increase — part of an effort to boost staff retention and promote facility safety.
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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWhitey Bulger's Family Filing Wrongful Death Claim
The family of slain Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger is filing a wrongful death claim against the federal government following his death in prison…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWhitey Bulger, Boston Gangster, Killed in 'Apparent Homicide' at West Virginia Prison
Updated: October 20, 2018 at 7:45 p.m.Notorious Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger was found dead Tuesday morning in a federal prison in West Virginia.…
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