Vinton County Seeks More Aid for Siders Case | Charleston News

Vinton County is drowning in costs as it grapples with the fallout from the massive Siders case — 16 kids, four parents facing child endangerment charges, and a prosecutor’s office stretched to its limits. After already receiving $20K in July to cover investigation expenses, county commissioners are now begging the state for more cash — specifically to hire an assistant prosecutor — as they also wrestle with the staggering financial burden of securing permanent custody for the children. This isn’t just about justice — it’s about survival for local government budgets. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a1c3de43a6d11e02