News from the South - West Virginia News Feed
West Virginia couple sentenced in historic child abuse case as adopted children testify
SUMMARY: Jeannie White Feather and Donald Lance were sentenced to decades in prison for human trafficking, forced labor, and child abuse after being convicted in a historic case. The charges stemmed from the 2023 discovery of two teens locked in a shed in Cisonville, West Virginia, revealing years of abuse and neglect of their adopted children. White Feather received a 215-year sentence, and Lance 160 years. The couple brought five adopted children from Washington State, forced them into manual labor, and neglected them. The children, now in better circumstances, expressed their trauma in impact statements. Appeals were filed, but denied.
In an emotional sentencing hearing, the Sissonville, West Virginia, couple convicted on nearly every charge in a historic child abuse, forced labor and human trafficking case learned how long they’d spend in prison — as the adopted children at the center of the case gave powerful testimony about what they endured.
FULL STORY: https://wchstv.com/news/local/sissonville-couple-sentenced-in-historic-child-abuse-case-as-adopted-children-testify#
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Conflicts in transparency and politics evident during WVU Board of Governors meeting
SUMMARY: Conflicts over transparency, politics, and influence were on full display during a recent West Virginia University Board of Governors meeting. Outgoing President Gordon Gee acknowledged deep divisions as members debated leadership and past decisions, including the presidential search process. Tensions rose after new legislation stripped voting rights from student, faculty, and staff representatives. Criticism centered on board member Harry Carey, a political appointee, accused of pushing partisan interests. The board narrowly elected Rusty Hudson as chair over longtime member Rick Pill. Gee called for unity amid mounting concerns about governance and political interference, as three more board appointments loom under Governor Morrissey.
Outgoing West Virginia University President Gordon Gee said during the WVU Board of Governors meeting on Friday that this is the first time, while at WVU, that there have been divisions among the board. From transparency issues to conflicts of interest to political interference, the fragments within the board were a theme throughout.
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Katie Frazier’s Saturday June 14th Weather Forecast: It’s going to be a rainy Father’s Day
SUMMARY: Katie Frazier’s Saturday forecast warns of a rainy and muggy Father’s Day, with flash flood risks increasing Sunday into Monday, especially in flood-prone areas. Rain is expected across most counties starting Saturday night and continuing steadily through Sunday afternoon, affecting outdoor plans like barbecues. Fog is also likely overnight, reducing visibility Sunday morning. While no severe storms are forecast, flash flooding remains the primary concern. Temperatures will remain seasonally average in the mid-70s, with continued rain and humidity through Monday and into Thursday. Flexibility and umbrellas are advised for anyone celebrating outdoors this weekend and into the coming workweek.
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Jay's 11 p.m. Weather for Friday 06/13/25
SUMMARY: Jay’s 11 p.m. weather update for Friday, 06/13/25, reports ongoing strong showers and thunderstorms in northern areas. The severe thunderstorm warning for northern Nicholas County was canceled as the storm moved out, but warnings remain for northern counties and a flash flood warning exists until 12:45 a.m. for west central Pocahontas County. Rain continues east into Greenbrier Valley and Virginia, with weakened storms in southern coal fields. More rounds of rain and storms are expected through Saturday and Monday, with heavy rain causing potential ponding and flooding. Highs will be in the upper 70s to mid-80s and lows in the 60s, making for a warm, wet weekend.
Strong showers and storms are rolling through the region at this hour. More storms are forecasted as the weekend continues, and more flooding is possible in some areas.
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