Reported by: Rachel Tarr
Videographer: Matt Durrett
Web Producer: Teresa Higginbotham
June 3, 2009 5:21pm
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"One person can make a difference. That is the heart of democracy at work."
That's what the Jefferson Award has been based on and today West
Virginia's volunteers were honored.
The 2009 Jefferson awards were handed out to....Commander Lisa Groves of Dunbar, Thomas Toliver of Charleston, Sister Janet Peterworth of Kermit, Dr. James Benjamin Cox of Hurricane, and A. Franklin Young of Summersville.
The ceremony was held at the University of Charleston.
Governor Joe Manchin along with WCHSTV and FOX11 recognized these outstanding volunteers.
Thomas Tolliver will represent the group in Washington DC for the national ceremony.
The Jefferson awards was co founded by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, U.S. Senator Robert Taft, Jr. and Sam Beard.
EPA investigating W.Va. mine site November 21, 2009 1:50 PM The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are investigating Massey Energy's mountaintop removal operation at its Bee Tree Mine.
Wanted: Nov. 17, 2009 • You Can Help! Failure to appear for arraignment following sexual assault and incest, grand larceny and burglary, and felon possession of a firearm
Behind The Kitchen Door
November 19, 2009 Bob Evans, Cozumel, Hibachi, Laidley Field concession stand, Texas Steakhouse, Longhorm Steakhouse are on the list. Find out who has violations and who gets a big thumbs up!
Rachel Tarr
