Visitation centers aim to aid separated families in West Virginia
In Lewisburg a monitored visitation center helps parents see their children safely. Advocates push for statewide standards and licensing while lawmakers debate funding, noting concerns about safety and cost. The push faces political resistance and misconceptions about male impact.
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Romalee
Barbara Fleischauer
D-Monongalia
Parkersburg
Grafton
Beckley
Martinsburg
Charleston
West Virginia
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Fleischauer
Sue Julian
West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Florida
Julian
Old Boys’ Club
Christina Birchfield
Women’s Resource Center
Instant messaging services face cross‑network clash
Duane Roelands favors Microsoft Messenger but his office and most contacts use America Online. He joins the cross‑network debate as rivals like Microsoft AT&T and ExciteAtHome press for universal messaging, a capability not yet available.
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Washington
Duane Roelands
Microsoft
Roelands
America Online
Lawmakers set earlier bill filing deadlines for session
Lawmakers moved to an earlier December 18 deadline for bill drafting requests with 5 p.m. on opening day rules. Delegates may file six bills and senators ten, while staff expect 2,700+ requests predated the cutoff, nearly triple last year. Some bills will be merged for efficiency.
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E.M. Miller
Division of Legislative Services
Miller
House
C. Richard Cranwell
Roanoke County
Senate
Celebration thanks key supporters at community center event
Thornton expressed gratitude to Bill Craft Sabrina Morrison Ray Williams and Just the Choir for their help at the Community Center celebration. Founded in 1918 as the Carolina Community Home the center began as a sanctuary for young African American women and now serves all ages races and genders through diverse programs.
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Bill Craft
Sabrina Morrison
Bluefield High School
Ray Williams
Welch
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Thornton
Carolina Community Home
Christmas Mission Quickens Santa’s Bag Distribution
In single-digit cold, 35 to 40 volunteers loaded 350 families with food and toys at the Union Mission. John Gattuso, visiting from Virginia Beach, praised the event and the community effort, while Dr. Allen Hammond oversaw signups and prayer prior to distribution. Bibles were included in each package, and volunteers provided steady help as families collected bags of turkey, canned goods, pastas, and vegetables.
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Kimball
McDowell County
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Bluefield
Union Mission
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Pye
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Santa
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Hammond
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