CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Fruth, which has a dozen stores in West Virginia, has announced a sale of its pharmacies to Walgreens.

Fruth has served residents in the Mountain State since 1952 when founder Jack Fruth opened the first store in Point Pleasant.

Fruth’s daughter, Lynne Fruth, took over the business in 2009, a few years after her father died.

She released a statement Wednesday, saying Fruth has been a staple in the area for decades.

“I am proud of the many contributions that Fruth Pharmacy has made over the past 73 years. Fruth Pharmacy led the way in fighting drug abuse and providing scholarships to hundreds of deserving students. More recently, Fruth was critical in providing testing and vaccinations during the pandemic and fighting for legislation to ensure that pharmacies could s

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