Welfare reform opens waivers for abuse victims in West Virginia
West Virginia is piloting exemptions under the Family Violence Option to shield domestic violence victims from federal work requirements. The program, funded at 2.7 million, covers six month renewables with safety planning, and may exempt from child and spousal support. Advocates describe the move as a cautious, needed step to help battered women gain independence while balancing safety and privacy.
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Ramsey couple returns to Parkersburg reunion
Patsy and John Ramsey attended the Parkersburg High School Class of 1975 reunion amid light media presence. They traveled from Atlanta and received supportive messages from about 90 classmates and friends at a reception organized by Linda McLean, while recalling calmer times since the 1996 JonBenet murder case.
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JonBenet Ramsey
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Visionary builds family centered community center
Visionary leader Smith described new doors and windows for a community center to honor Rev. Dr. David Smith. A plaque will list all contributors. The non profit center aims to unite families with a stage for events and activities for children, with contact at 862-3511.
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David Smith
Gregory starts life beyond prison aided by church and volunteers
Gregory, released from Northpoint Training Center after eight years behind bars, receives support from Lesa who drops off clothes and Susan Hoffmann of Louisville Community Initiative who becomes his volunteer driver and ongoing case manager. Hoffmann helps him access job offers and a donated cell phone while Gregory aims to work, repay child support, and pursue an associate degree as he reconnects with his son in Chicago.
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Gregory
Susan Hoffmann
Louisville Community Initiative
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Northpoint Training Center
Burgin
Geissler
Chicago
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Mercer counties reuses plans for closed schools in Bluefield
Mercer County schools shift furniture and equipment to reconfigured facilities as Bluefield and Princeton districts weigh options for the closed Wade Ramsey and Memorial Whitethorn buildings. Assistant Superintendent McPherson says the board must decide eventually, exploring public auctions or new tenants with city and social agencies.
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Ron Crabtree
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Ramsey
Rick Ball
Mercer County Board of Education
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Whitethorn
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Scary Movie leads weekend box office surge in horror spoof
Los Angeles AP reports Scary Movie, a crude horror spoof from Dimension, dominated weekend crowds with 42.5 million over three days, the second largest opening this year after Mission Impossible 2. The film drew on 3,407 screens, while The Perfect Storm and The Patriot followed with 41.3 million and 15.5 million respectively. Disney's The Kid opened strong at 12.5 million on 2,167 screens, featuring Bruce Willis as a transformed adult and his younger self. Limited release But I'm a Cheerleader posted 15,000 per screen across four theaters.
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Bruce Willis
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Buena Vista Pictures
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Buena Vista
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Lions Gate
Hattie Holley Heath Receives Local Birthday Honors
Heath, longtime teacher and librarian, was named Teacher of the Year in 1966 by the Jeffersonville Woman's Club and helped integrate schools in the mid 1960s. Tazewell proclaims Hattie Holley Heath Day for her 99th birthday with a 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. reception at Thompson Street home.
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