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CHARLESTON — An eighth-grade students artwork has won Attorney General Patrick Morriseys Kids Kick Opioids contest. Liliona McKenzie Wrights artwork was designed to shed light on opioid abuse and the destruction it can cause. Wright is a student at Rivesville Middle School in Marion County.  “Liliona’s design portrays the grim reality of the opioid epidemic and how opioid abuse can devastate families and end lives," Morrisey said. “Kids Kick Opioids continues to be a great initiative t...

Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a north central West Virginia student as the statewide winner of this year's Kids Kick Opioids contest, a public service announcement partnership with elementary and middle schools that encourages students to raise awareness of prescription painkiller abuse.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A middle school student has won a contest aimed at raising...

1 of 3 Rivesville Elementary-Middle School student Kirsten McDonald kept her message simple using the slogan, "Dont fear your addiction! Fight it!" In her artwork, Aunnah Fritzman wrote a poem pointing out how addiction can grow. "Your addiction will grow and grow thats not it tho. Youll start to wilt, then be filled with guilt itll leave you feeling so low." She also states, "Dont let opioids be the seed to ruining your life!" Rivesville Elementary-Middle School student...