Author: Alayna Degenhardt & Farrah Frattaroli

Williamson, W.Va., has become known as a center for the use of prescription opioid painkillers, which has worsened the outlook for many younger West Virginians. Photo: Tyler Evert/AP Photo
Williamson, W.Va., has become known as a center for the use of prescription opioid painkillers, which has worsened the outlook for many younger West Virginians. Photo: Tyler Evert/AP Photo

Fact-check: Does West Virginia Rank Sixth in the Nation in At-Risk Youth?

Woody Thrasher, a Republican who is challenging West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice in the 2020 GOP primary, took to Twitter to call out the state’s level of at-risk youth on his opponent’s watch. “‘West Virginia is sixth overall in the average number of at-risk youth.’ Let’s turn this around and grow our […]

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