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Schizophrenic son charged with arson, mother frustrated over inability to find mental health help

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www.youtube.com – WCHS Eyewitness News – 2023-07-27 17:59:14

SUMMARY: In Jackson County, a woman named Ada Ramsey discovered her home in flames after her adult son, Kevin Ramsey, confessed to setting it on fire. Kevin, who struggles with schizophrenia, has been charged with first-degree arson, which could lead to a 20-year prison sentence. Ada expressed her frustration at the lack of mental health support for her son, revealing her attempts to seek help for him prior to the incident. Firefighters faced challenges in extinguishing the fire, which was fueled by the heat and difficult conditions. Kevin reportedly ignited the fire using pillows and bed covers.

A Jackson County woman said as fire destroyed her home Thursday, her adult son smashed out her car window and confessed to setting the fire. The son has been arrested for arson and his mother expressed frustration over her inability get the help he needed.

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Christian's Morning Forecast: Storms Bring Relief from the Heat

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www.youtube.com – WOAY TV – 2025-07-30 06:34:32

SUMMARY: Christian Boler’s 7-day forecast highlights storms bringing relief from persistent heat. Currently, it’s 69°F with fog patches clearing soon. Today’s high hits 86°F with scattered thunderstorms beginning around 2 PM and ending by 1 AM tomorrow. Severe storms affect areas like Iowa and Illinois, while heat advisories remain elsewhere, sparing the local area. A cold front will pass through Thursday and Friday, ushering in cooler temperatures and more storms. Rain totals will generally range from a quarter to half an inch, with isolated heavier downpours. After Saturday’s lingering storms, Sunday and Monday will be clear before showers return Tuesday, easing heat concerns significantly.

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Del. Josh Holstein named leader of West Virginia Republican Party

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www.youtube.com – WCHS Eyewitness News – 2025-07-29 16:00:08

SUMMARY: Delegate Josh Holstein from Boone County was narrowly elected chairman of the West Virginia Republican Party Executive Committee, winning 63 to 57 votes. At 23, Holstein, who runs an online media business and substitutes teaches, aims to unify the party’s social and fiscal conservatives, aligning himself as a social conservative populist similar to Donald Trump. He acknowledged the GOP faces challenges, like funding state worker health insurance, despite holding a supermajority in government. Holstein emphasized the need to keep primaries closed to independents, urging them to register as Republicans, and pledged better communication within the party and to deliver results for West Virginians.

A Boone County House of Delegates member and substitute teacher is the new head of West Virginia’s Republican Party. Del. Josh Holstein was named the new leader of the GOP in a 63-to-57 vote. Holstein, who has an online media and advertising business, is the new chair of the West Virginia Republican Party Executive Committee.

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Encourage your kids to choose reading a book more frequently than screen time

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www.youtube.com – WOAY TV – 2025-07-28 17:21:53

SUMMARY: Encouraging kids to choose reading a book over screen time offers many benefits, from language development to emotional well-being. As school starts, incorporating books into family routines helps teach important values. Reading fosters cognitive skills and a lifelong love of learning, critical for children’s growth. Libraries, like those in Fade County with branches in Montgomery, Anstead, Mount Hope, Fedville, and O’ale, provide access and programs to support reading. Despite changes in family dynamics and technology, the joy of holding a book and finding quiet reading time remains invaluable. Books continue to enrich children’s lives beyond the digital world.

From language development to cognitive skills and emotional well-being, there are many benefits to getting kids reading. With school starting soon, making books a part of the family routine can also help parents teach important values.

Newswatch reporter Jillian Risberg (https://www.facebook.com/JillianRisTV).

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