New Bishop Has Existing Connections To W.Va.
Evelio Menjivar-Ayala will serve as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston — which encompasses all of West Virginia — starting in July.
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Justice Signs Bills To Stem State Corrections Crisis
Gov. Jim Justice said the state should have responded to corrections officer vacancies and facility maintenance needs two years ago.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFixing W.Va. Corrections Crisis Has Hints Of Possible Resolution
Legislators say fixing the state’s corrections crisis is not just about money. And when it does come to money, they say it’s not just about a one-time funding fix.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAnother Inmate Dies In W.Va. Custody
A thus-far unnamed 30-year-old Mercer County man was found dead Friday morning by apparent suicide at the Southern Regional Jail, according to authorities with the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsService To Protect Crime Survivors Expands To Include W.Va. Jails
An informational network that is designed to help crime and rape survivors in West Virginia check an offender’s custody status has expanded to include all…
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West Virginia Regional Jails Saw 15 ICE-Related Bookings Last Week
A few details are emerging about Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations reported in West Virginia last week.The state Department of Military…
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