Matthew Christian
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
- 3
- Latest publication
- Aug 3, 2026
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- Top 500K sites
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- Jul 9, 2026
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Some West Virginia third graders could be held back under new reading law (opens the original)
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BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - A newly effective West Virginia law requires third graders who are not reading at grade level by the end of the year to be held back. The law is part of the Third Grade Success Act, approved in 2023. It is unclear how many students in Mercer County will be affected. Mercer County Schools Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ernie Adkins said the process varies by student. “There are exemptions to that process so it’s different for every child,” Adkins said. “And the cut off sco
McDowell County man who alleged police assault found dead (opens the original)
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WELCH, W.Va. (WVVA) - A man who alleged he was assaulted by a Welch police officer was found dead Thursday. Deputies found the body of Travis New, 43, of Welch, at a Maple Terrace home, McDowell County Sheriff James “Boomer” Muncy told WVVA. The death does not appear suspicious, Muncy added. Investigators have found no evidence of foul play, according to a news release. “Based on the evidence collected at the scene, the death is believed to be consistent with a drug overdose,” the news release c
ICE agents seen in Princeton (opens the original)
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PRINCETON, W.Va. (WVVA) - Immigration and Customs Enforcements were seen in Princeton Thursday. I.C.E. agents and West Virginia State Troopers were seen entering a business along Mercer Street across from the Post Office. However, under President Donald Trump, the agency that’s part of the Department of Homeland Security has been engaged in the removal of immigrants believed to be residing in the country illegally. This story is breaking news. More information will be added as it becomes availab
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