West Virginia shines in homeland security efforts
West Virginia ranks high in homeland security work, with State Emergency Services Director Steve Kappa noting the state second in CERT program progress in FEMA Region III and 10th to 12th nationally. Officials said funding grants and staffing decisions will shape early program results as regional teams expand and Citizens Emergency Response Teams form nationwide.
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Superintendent assigns blame for budget deficit
Monroe County school Superintendent Lyn Guy blames state officials for an expected 100000 deficit. She says 1.9 million intended for Monroe and 16 counties was redirected to six Eastern Panhandle counties leaving 11 counties with nothing. State Superintendent David Stewart notes increased funding was curtailed by a revised funding definition. Senate Education Chairman Bob Plymale says lawmakers did what they could with limited dollars.
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Felony embezzlement case heads to grand jury in Giles County
Rebecca Ludwig, 56, of Rich Creek, waived preliminary hearing July 25 and the charge moves to the October grand jury. She is charged with one count of felony embezzlement tied to Jan 1 to June 17 at Carney's Super-Aid Pharmacy. Investigations ongoing.
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