Monthly Archives: March 2012

AG’s Martinsburg office to open soon

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McGraw

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw’s office has announced the opening of a new Martinsburg consumer protection office in April.
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News, State Attorney General

Raleigh Co. Judicial Center to open Tuesday

BECKLEY -– Raleigh County judicial officers, Supreme Court justices, and state and county elected officials will celebrate the opening of the Raleigh County Judicial Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon on Tuesday, April 3, at the Judicial Center, 222 … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court

Kanawha Magistrate Court to add new courtroom, extra courtroom week

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Kanawha County Public Defender George Castelle speaks Monday during the ceremony announcing the new courtroom and extra courtroom week in Circuit Judge Duke Bloom’s chambers. (Photo by Kyla Asbury)

CHARLESTON – The Kanawha County Magistrate Court is planning to add a new courtroom to help with the amount of cases the county has.
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Kanawha County, News

Family farm dispute lands in Lincoln Co. court

HAMLIN — A matter of who is entitled to hay, tools and equipment on family property is before Lincoln Circuit Court Judge Jay M. Hoke. Dennis Lee Collins of Hamlin complains his father, Ray W. Collins of West Hamlin, refuses … Read More »

Lincoln County, News

Putnam Commission, EMS settle wrongful death suit for $225,000

WINFIELD – A Putnam County woman has agreed to accept nearly $250,000 to settle her wrongful death suit against the county’s EMS squad. Last month, the Putnam County Commission, via its insurance carrier Travelers, agreed to pay Mira Suarez Dankiewicz … Read More »

News, Putnam County

Huddleston Bolen to present free seminar on disaster preparedness for businesses

ASHLAND, Ky. — Businesses in the Tri-State area have a unique opportunity to learn from industry leaders about how to prepare their organization for natural, manmade, or economic disasters in a free seminar titled “Business Continuity Planning: Preparing Your Business … Read More »

News

THEIR VIEW: Jay’s voice needed on pharmacy merger

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WASHINGTON — A proposed multi-billion-dollar pharmacy industry merger currently before the Federal Trade Commission may eliminate competition in the market, reduce consumers’ choice and access to quality pharmacy care, and drive up the cost of health care.
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Arguments, Their View

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: GOP chief pledges to support entire ticket

Dear Editor: As the 2012 primary election draws near, I pledge the support of the Republican Party to each and every Republican who is nominated on May 8. We are excited about our statewide ticket and are excited to support … Read More »

Arguments, Their View

Man sues after injuries at Sam’s Club

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CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing Wal-mart Stores for injuries sustained on its premises.
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Kanawha County, News

Woman sues after fall at Tudor’s

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WINFIELD — A Putnam County woman is suing Better Foods, Inc., for injuries she sustained on its premises.
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News, Putnam County

Putnam home owners association accuses former employee of fraud

WINFIELD — Rustic Highlands Owners Association is suing a former employee and her husband for fraud after it claims she came into personal possession nearly $100,000 of its funds. Over the course of several years, Melissa Weiford, either through gross … Read More »

News, Putnam County

Putnam company says another firm owes more than $50K

WINFIELD — A Scott Depot company is suing Maynard Machine & Hydraulic for failure to pay more than $50,000 it owes for various machine parts. Between Aug. 25, 2011, and Oct. 25, 2011, U.S. Bearing and Power Transmission Corporation sold … Read More »

News, Putnam County

Chafin proposes changes to Justice recusal rules

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Chafin

CHARLESTON — One state Supreme Court candidate has introduced a proposal to change the rules of recusal for sitting Justices.
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News, State Supreme Court

W.Va. officials say panel’s ruling in redistricting suit worth U.S. SC review

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Tomblin

WASHINGTON – Lawyers for a group of West Virginia officials argued in a filing with the U.S. Supreme Court this week that a federal panel’s ruling in a congressional redistricting lawsuit is a “substantial constitutional question” worthy of the Court’s review. Read More »

Federal Court, Legislature, News

Woman sues Sleepy Hollow, employees for sexual harassment

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WINFIELD — A woman is suing Sleep Hollow Golf Club for sexual harassment by two employees.
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News, Putnam County