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Kanawha Ambulance Leadership Shake-Up | Charleston News
Kanawha County Ambulance Authority is turning the page after a turbulent chapter, appointing Lance Wheeler — a county commissioner — as its new executive director to stabilize finances and fix staffing woes. The move follows a deadly April incident involving a 19-year-old driver and the resignation of the previous director. Wheeler’s immediate focus is cutting costs and boosting revenue to eventually raise pay for first responders, making the high-stakes job more attractive. Early results show promise, with quick savings and a clear division of labor: Wheeler oversees operations, while the…
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