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TikTok couple Dakota Harper, Felicity Eatmon charged with felony arson

TikTok couple Dakota Harper, Felicity Eatmon charged with felony arson

A young couple out of Charleston, West Virginia, made a name for themselves on TikTok this year. Now they're being charged with felony arson.
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Vandalia Health and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Break Ground on $50 Million Charleston Hospital

Vandalia Health and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Break Ground on $50 Million Charleston Hospital

Vandalia Health and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation have commenced construction on a new $50 million rehabilitation hospital in Charleston, West Virginia. This joint venture aims to significantly enhance specialized medical care in the region. The facility is designed to provide comprehensive rehabilitation services, addressing a critical need for advanced post-acute care for patients recovering from various conditions, including strokes, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries. The project represents a substantial investment in the local healthcare infrastructure, promising to bring state-of-the-art medical technology and specialized treatment protocols to the community. This development is a direct response to the growing demand for high-quality rehabilitation services, which are essential for improving patient outcomes and quality of life after serious medical events. The collaboration between Vandalia Health, a prominent local healthcare provider, and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation, a nationally ...
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Christa Pike is awake, confused after failed Tennessee execution. What did she do, latest condition

Christa Pike is awake, confused after failed Tennessee execution. What did she do, latest condition

Christa Pike survived two rounds of lethal injection drugs. Nearly a week later she is conscious and talking. She was convicted for the 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer.
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On the Front Line of the Vaccine Wars

On the Front Line of the Vaccine Wars

For decades, West Virginia has had a “halo” of protection around it, thanks to a compulsory-vaccine law. But now, there’s a case that could topple that law — and have major implications for the rest of the country
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Ex-college basketball player Kerr Kriisa admits demanding $9,000 from victim in fraud scheme

Ex-college basketball player Kerr Kriisa admits demanding $9,000 from victim in fraud scheme

Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa has admitted to demanding $9,000 from a victim as part of a fraud scheme
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Judge denies bond for former Muleshoe teacher in enticement case

Judge denies bond for former Muleshoe teacher in enticement case

U.S. Magistrate Judge Amanda Burch said she found Allegra Fey Mora to be a danger to the community if released on bond.
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Christa Pike up and walking one week after failed execution

Christa Pike up and walking one week after failed execution

Christa Pike is now able to walk despite spending days unconscious and intubated following her failed execution attempt.
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Christa Pike 'angry and confused' about Tennessee's failed execution effort, lawyers say

Christa Pike 'angry and confused' about Tennessee's failed execution effort, lawyers say

By Jonathan Allen Oct 7 (Reuters) - Christa Pike, sentenced to death for a 1995 murder, awoke "angry and confused" in a hospital this week with a long recuperation ahead after surviving Tennessee's botched effort to execute her, her lawyers said on Wednesday.
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Emma Coronel Aispuro Claims Daughters Maintain Contact with Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán Despite Strict Prison Conditions

Emma Coronel Aispuro Claims Daughters Maintain Contact with Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán Despite Strict Prison Conditions

Emma Coronel Aispuro, wife of Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, recently stated on social media that their twin daughters maintain communication with their father, who is serving a life sentence at ADX Florence, a maximum-security prison in Colorado. Coronel asserted that her daughters 'see him' and 'talk to him,' describing their relationship as 'very beautiful.' This claim comes despite the extremely restrictive isolation regime Guzmán faces. ADX Florence is known for its stringent controls on inmate communication with the outside world, especially for high-profile prisoners like Guzmán. Prison regulations detail strict protocols for phone calls via the TRUFONE system, limiting calls to 15 minutes and subjecting all conversations to monitoring and recording. Visits are non-contact, require prior authorization, and are limited in number and duration. Guzmán's past requests for family contact have been denied by federal courts, with Judge Brian Cogan ruling in 2024 that such decisions fall under the purview of th...
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Man acquitted in Samantha Woll case released, family says

Man acquitted in Samantha Woll case released, family says

A jury cleared Michael Jackson-Bolanos of first-degree murder in the Jewish leader’s killing in July 2024, but he was convicted of lying to police.
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Christa Pike is walking with help and eating after failed execution attempt, her attorneys say

Christa Pike is walking with help and eating after failed execution attempt, her attorneys say

Lawyers for Tennessee inmate Christa Pike say she has taken her first steps with assistance, just one week after a failed execution left her in critical condition
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UVA fall sports pulse check: Where every Virginia team stands in October

UVA fall sports pulse check: Where every Virginia team stands in October

After a fifth-place Directors' Cup finish, a midseason pulse check on how every Virginia fall team is holding up.