B.J.Smith v5.1Jan 10, 2023
Grant Smith

WV Gov. Jim Justice has tried unsuccessfully to eliminate state funding for WVPB in the past and was accused of appointing partisan operatives to the board. WVPB receives around $4 million a year in state funding.

"W.Va. journalist let go after reporting on abuse allegations" https://apnews.com/article/west-virginia-state-government-jim-justice-af942f587d098b2d996cc6e01991d615

W.Va. journalist let go after reporting on abuse allegations

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia journalist lost her job last month after she reported about alleged abuse of people with disabilities within the state agency that runs West Virginia's foster care and psychiatric facilities.

Associated Press
Jan 10, 2023 at 3:36pmWeb
Show threadJohn DahlquistJan 10, 2023
@grantmeaccess Corruption in WV? FryShocked.gif
There's a really good episode of Atlas of Cursed Places on NatGeo that runs into another government coverup. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13575142/
"Atlas of Cursed Places" The Curse of West Virginia (TV Episode 2020) - IMDb

The Curse of West Virginia: Directed by Doug Glover. With Kerry Lee Albright. The show outlines the myths in WV surrounding Mothman and Cornstalk. It also discusses in-depth issues about coal mining in WV and the deadly effects, as well possible disasters facing the southern part of the state.

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