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PINEVILLE (WVVA) - Suspects in several high-profile cases in Wyoming County are among those indicted during the May sitting of the Grand Jury. In all, 23 individuals were indicted on charges ranging fromMore >> PINEVILLE (WVVA) - Suspects in several high-profile cases in Wyoming County are among those indicted during the May sitting of the Grand Jury. In all, 23 individuals were indicted on charges ranging fromMore >> MCGRAWS (WVVA) - Authorities in Wyoming County have discovered more than a half-million dollars in cash and 30 firearms in safe confiscated from the home of an alleged drug dealer last week. The WyomingMore >> MCGRAWS (WVVA) - Authorities in Wyoming County have discovered more than a half-million dollars in cash and 30 firearms in safe confiscated from the home of an alleged drug dealer last week. The WyomingMore >> BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - There was no jackpot winner in Wednesday night's $350-million Powerball drawing, pushing Saturday's prize to an estimated $475 million. Wednesday's numbers were 2, 11, 26, 34, 41 andMore >> BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - There was no jackpot winner in Wednesday night's $350-million Powerball drawing, pushing Saturday's prize to an estimated $475 million. Wednesday's numbers were 2, 11, 26, 34, 41 andMore >> PRINCETON, WV, May 15, 2013: During last night's meeting at the MCTEC Seminar Center, the Mercer County Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2013-2014 school year. The start date for teachersMore >> PRINCETON, WV, May 15, 2013: During last night's meeting at the MCTEC Seminar Center, the Mercer County Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2013-2014 school year. The start date for teachersMore >> TAZEWELL (WVVA) - In honor of National Police Week, area law enforcement officers have been out and about getting to know some of the youngsters in the community. Members of the Tazewell County Sheriff'sMore >> TAZEWELL (WVVA) - In honor of National Police Week, area law enforcement officers have been out and about getting to know some of the youngsters in the community. Members of the Tazewell County Sheriff'sMore >> WELCH, W.Va. (AP) -- Authorities are investigating a suspicious package discovered at a federal prison in southern West Virginia. Federal Correctional Institution McDowell spokesman Glenn Friss says employeesMore >> WELCH, W.Va. (AP) -- Authorities are investigating a suspicious package discovered at a federal prison in southern West Virginia. Federal Correctional Institution McDowell spokesman Glenn Friss says employeesMore >> FAYETTEVILLE (WVVA) -- Law enforcement from all across West Virginia took time out of their Wednesday to remember officers who have died in the line of duty. The Fayette County Sheriff's Department hostedMore >> FAYETTEVILLE (WVVA) -- Law enforcement from all across West Virginia took time out of their Wednesday to remember officers who have died in the line of duty. The Fayette County Sheriff's Department hostedMore >> LEWISBURG, W. Va (WVVA)-- Scaffolding was going up Wednesday on the Greenbrier County courthouse.It's the beginning of the repair process as crews work to restore the historic cupola at the top of theMore >> LEWISBURG, W. Va (WVVA)-- Scaffolding was going up Wednesday on the Greenbrier County courthouse.It's the beginning of the repair process as crews work to restore the historic cupola at the top of theMore >>
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- A new effort led by West Virginia's judicial system to curb the state's growing student truancy problem is overwhelming social workers.
The West Virginia Supreme Court launched an initiative last year to tackle truancy by pairing up the circuit court system, local school boards and social agencies to help keep students in school.
The state Department of Education says about one in five West Virginia students had five or more unexcused absences last year and 9 percent statewide were truant more than 10 days.
The Charleston Gazette reports (http://bit.ly/RsF6qR ) that those involved in the anti-truancy initiative say the increased push is creating results. But they say isn't enough manpower within the state Department of Health and Human Resources to deal with all the truancy cases.
