WELCH, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice visited Welch Elementary School Friday for a “Pup Rally” to celebrate the arrival of the state’s first therapy dog through the new Friends With Paws program.

The dog introduced at the event is named Coal. He is a Black Labrador Retriever.

“We’re embarking on something really special,” Gov. Justice said. “Our amazing students . . .