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On this West Virginia Morning, the criminal charges against teacher and now-former delegate Elliott Pritt shocked many of his colleagues – and alarmed parents in West Virginia who wonder how best to protect their children from predators who seem both successful and safe. Moore Capito, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia, whose office is prosecuting the case, talked with Assistant News Director Maria Young about what specific steps parents can take to keep their children from harm.
Also, the owner of a coal-fired power plant north of Parkersburg has filed for bankruptcy.
And, a new natural gas-powered power plant is coming to the region, according to a press release from Gov. Patrick Morrisey.
Finally, the city of Wheeling broke ground Tuesday on a project that’s expected to breathe new life into the downtown area.
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Social Security began 91 years ago when President Franklin Roosevelt signed it into law. But many experts say that without some action, social security benefits will have to be reduced by 20% in 2032.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSocial Security began 91 years ago when President Franklin Roosevelt signed it into law. Since then, it has provided a social safety net to Americans, allowing many of them to retire with dignity, according to John Hishta, senior vice president of campaigns with AARP. But many experts say that without some action, social security benefits will have to be reduced by 20% in 2032. News Director Eric Douglas sat down with Hishta to understand the situation.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCommunities will get $145 million in state funds, grants and loans to assist with clean water access, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Wednesday.
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