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Patient sues Sharpe Hospital, says he was wrongfully held there for more than 570 days and abused
A young adult male with developmental disabilities has filed a lawsuit against a troubled state-run psychiatric hospital, saying he has been physically abused and wrongfully held at the facility. The lawsuit, filed May 8, said the patient, known as J.P., was given “false hope” for more than 570 days that he was ready to be […] The post Patient sues Sharpe Hospital, says he was wrongfully held there for more than 570 days and abused appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Glenville: Hoping for more veteran support from state lawmakers
Charlie Yakubow says more support is needed for veterans, like the ones he works with at Glenville State University. Glenville: Hoping for more veteran support from state lawmakers appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Look Back: Hoofing it
On the 3rd inst. a deer was seen in the vicinity of Elizabeth in Wirt County W. Va. Information came to Dr. S. Bolivar who mounted his horse and went in pursuit. He discovered him coming through a corn field to the river bank, and giving chase ran so close to him that his horse’s feet struck the animal who was disposed to flight. Having no fire arms with him, the Dr. was obliged to go some distance to the house of George Rochhold, where he procured an old musket, and getting back into a barge brought down the game.
Weston distillery wins 18 international awards in 2024
WESTON, W.Va. (WDTV) - A Weston distillery has won 18 new international awards this year, according to a release. MannCave Distillery won 18 awards at the 2024 Sip Awards. The Sip Awards claim they present a unique, spirit-judging competition, unaffected by industry bias. MannCave is no stranger to the international...
West Virginia property searched in missing person case
UPDATE: (5:06 p.m. May 8, 2024) – Evidence from a home in Clay County will be analyzed by the West Virginia State Police Crime Lab in connection to the disappearance of a Braxton County woman nearly five years ago. Chandice Cochran, then 28, was reported missing from the Sutton area of Braxton County in August […]
Clay and Calhoun counties are represented by one of West Virginia’s most powerful lawmakers. They’re still struggling
John Bigger, of Chloe, said there’s one major attraction in Calhoun County – the park that draws stargazers from all over. But Bigger, who works on pipelines, has to leave the county to go to surrounding states for work. “We have one of the best stargazing places in the country because there’s no outside light […] Clay and Calhoun counties are represented by one of West Virginia’s most powerful lawmakers. They’re still struggling appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
JERSEY BOYS Comes to The REV Theatre Company in June
1 Rachel Webb Will Lead & JULIET Tour; Full Dates Announced!. The REV Theatre Company has announced the company for the opening production of its 2024 season, "Jersey Boys." The REV's Producing Artistic Director, Brett Smock, says, "What a great way to kick off the. season - with this iconic...
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