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* Wirt County native Jessica Lynch is taking on a new role, and it is one that will make a difference for military women across the state. She will lead a new program that focuses on women veterans, through the West Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs. “(Lynch) stepped up for this nation and now you are stepping up again for West Virginia and stepping up for women veterans who need help,” said Gov. Jim Justice, upon announcing the position. No spotlight-seeker, Lynch let others do most of the talking during the announcement, but she did show what is important to her. “I hope to be able to work with (women veterans) and get them anything they are lacking or that they are needing at this point,” she said. Few are better equipped to reach out to veterans with a broad range of needs than the former prisoner of war. It is good to know her service will continue for those desperately in need of support here at home.
Williamstown softball beats Wirt for 1st victory
WILLIAMSTOWN – Here Thursday during a Little Kanawha Conference West Division affair, it was a battle of winless programs as Wirt County invaded Williamstown. Although the Tigers led by scores of 2-0 and 4-2 for first-year head coach Candace Hardbarger, the orange and black dropped to 0-19 as Williamstown rallied for a 7-5 victory.
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