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West Virginia will hire a statewide Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

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3 days ago

June 26, 2024

West Virginia will hire a statewide Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announced that the state has awarded $150,000.00 in West Virginia Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) grant funds to the West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services.

Funding will be used to hire, retain, and train a statewide Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) project coordinator who will provide technical assistance to SANEs and qualified medical providers; assist the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) Commission by reviewing training curricula, providing subject matter expertise, and participating in workgroups and activities as needed, and create training modules for qualified forensic examiners to meet the legislative rule requirements and training standards.

Funds were awarded to the following:

West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services – $150,000.00
This funding will be utilized to hire a statewide Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) project coordinator.

These funds are administered by the Justice and Community Services (JCS) Section of the West Virginia Division of Administrative Services (DAS).

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Hurricane house sustains damage in early morning fire – WV MetroNews

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2 hours ago

June 29, 2024

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Hurricane house sustains damage in early morning fire – WV MetroNews

The fire was at 3 South Brooke Drive. (Photo/Nitro Fire Dept.)

HURRICANE, W.Va. — A fire caused significant damage at a house in Hurricane early Saturday morning.

A look at the damage in daylight. (Photo/Nitro Fire Dept.)

Flames were showing through the roof when firefighters arrived on the scene at 3 South Brooke Drive at around 4:45 a.m.

Firefighters from Hurricane, Teays Valley, Nitro, Milton and Culloden battled the blaze. A ladder truck was used for an aerial attack.

There were no injuries reported and no word on what may have started the fire.

Authorities said the homeowner noticed the fire as he was getting ready for work.

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Police Department in West Virginia hires former Cleveland officer who fatally shot Tamir Rice

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9 hours ago

June 29, 2024

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Police Department in West Virginia hires former Cleveland officer who fatally shot Tamir Rice

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, West Virginia (WOIO) – Timothy Loehmann, the former Cleveland officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice, has been hired by the White Sulphur Springs Police Department in West Virginia.

Loemann shot Tamir Rice on Nov. 22, 2014, while playing with a pellet gun outside of the Cudell Recreation Center.

Although Loehmann wasn’t charged in relation to the shooting, and was cleared by both a Cuyahoga County grand jury and Cleveland’s Critical Incident Review Commission, he lost his job with Cleveland Police for lying on his application.

He was hired by the Village of Bellaire Police Department in 2018 and later withdrew from the force there.

In 2022, Loehmann withdrew his application to the Tioga Borough Police Department after news surfaced on social media.

Tamir Rice would have turned 22-year-old on June 25.

19 News reached out to the White Sulfur Springs for a statement but have yet hear back.

This is a developing story. Check back with 19 News for the latest information.

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West Virginia organizations receive generous donation to support community programs

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16 hours ago

June 28, 2024

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West Virginia organizations receive generous donation to support community programs

OHIO VALLEY (WTRF) — It was a generous donation that will benefit two local organizations in a big way.

On Friday, the Ohio Valley Jaycees Charitable Fund presented two checks totaling $10,000.

That money was split between the Appalachian Christmas Project and Ohio Valley Young Life.

The Young Life Organization serves teen parents and underprivileged and disabled children throughout the area.

The Appalachian Christmas Project offers hope and encouragement to area seniors, veterans, and the homeless. They distribute personal hygiene items to individuals, service agencies, and drug rehab centers.

We are so thankful for all of the generosity of the Jaycee’s fund. Young Life has been serving the Ohio Valley for over 50 years. We are using this for general programing, mentoring for teen parents and their children and disabled middle and high school students.”
Sean McCartney, Area Director, Young Life

We serve other areas as well. Anywhere from locally into Kentucky. But this is designated money for Ohio and Marshall County and I’m just thankful we have it because we serve so many in these two counties as well.”
Diane Reineke Stout, CEO Appalachian Christmas Project

Last year the Appalachian Christmas Project serves over 1,000 people in Ohio County and over 800 in Marshall County.

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