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Several county courts closed Tuesday

October 30, 2012 10:50 AM
By Chris Dickerson

CHARLESTON – Several county courts across the state are closed Tuesday because of the effects of Hurricane Sandy, heavy rains, wind and snowstorms. Please note, these are courts that are closed. That doesn’t necessarily mean the county courthouse is closed. … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court

Supreme Court candidates eye campaign finish line

October 25, 2012 11:33 AM
By Chris Dickerson

CHARLESTON — With less than two weeks before Election Day, the four candidates for two state Supreme Court seats are still campaigning with everything they have. Democrat Tish Chafin said she feels good about where her campaign is right now. … Read More »

2012 Election, News, State Supreme Court

Court denies challenger’s appeal in Upshur sheriff race

October 25, 2012 9:04 AM
By Lawrence Smith

CHARLESTON – An Upshur County attorney’s bid to be the next sheriff has come to a close. The state Supreme Court on Oct. 24 denied David D. Taylor’s appeal challenging the Upshur County Commission’s certification of the May 8 primary … Read More »

2012 Election, News, State Supreme Court, Upshur County

Loughry receives numerous endorsements

October 24, 2012 2:25 PM
By Chris Dickerson

CHARLESTON -– West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals candidate Allen Loughry continues to pick up endorsements, receiving the support of 11 major groups and associations in the past few weeks. Loughry has been endorsed by: West Virginia State Medical Association, … Read More »

2012 Election, News, State Supreme Court

Davis draws key endorsements

October 24, 2012 2:22 PM
By Chris Dickerson

CHARLESTON – With fewer than two weeks remaining before the 2012 general election, Justice Robin Davis has earned the endorsements of a significant number of West Virginia’s labor organizations, business groups and the state’s largest newspapers. She is the only … Read More »

2012 Election, News, State Supreme Court

Yoder ‘Victory Train’ set for Saturday

October 24, 2012 2:03 PM
By Chris Dickerson

HUNTINGTON — Fourteen people will join Republican state Supreme Court candidate John Yoder on Oct. 27 for the New River Train ride from Huntington to Hinton. Those who have purchased tickets to accompany Yoder on the trip include Chong Broadwater, … Read More »

2012 Election, News, State Supreme Court

Upshur sheriff candidate appeals denial of election challenge to state Supreme Court

October 18, 2012 10:28 AM
By Lawrence Smith

CHARLESTON – An Upshur County attorney is taking one last shot at challenging the results of the primary election for sheriff. David D. Taylor on Oct. 5 appealed to the state Supreme Court Senior Status Berkeley Circuit Judge Thomas W. … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court, Upshur County

Business court opens for business

October 11, 2012 11:07 AM
By John O'Brien

MARTINSBURG – West Virginia’s new business court is, well, open for business. Members of the state judiciary on Wednesday night held an unveiling ceremony for the court, which is located at the Berkeley County Judicial Center in an office that … Read More »

Berkeley County, Business Court, News, State Supreme Court

Marion Co. Court Reporter wins statewide award

October 11, 2012 9:37 AM
By Chris Dickerson

MORGANTOWN -– Marion County Court Reporter Terri R. Cheslock received the Court Reporter of the Year award this week from her peers at the West Virginia Official Court Reporters Association Conference at Lakeview Resort in Morgantown. Cheslock, 51, of Fairmont, … Read More »

Marion County, News, State Supreme Court

Watkins answers second statement of charges

October 11, 2012 8:27 AM
By Lawrence Smith

CHARLESTON – Albeit nearly a week late, a Putnam family law judge has replied to a second set of ethics charges. William M. Watkins III on Oct. 10 filed his answer to the statement of charges brought against him by … Read More »

News, Putnam County, State Supreme Court

McGraw warns of mortgage settlement scams

October 10, 2012 3:10 PM
By Nick Rees

CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw issued a warning Wednesday to West Virginia borrowers who lost their homes to foreclosure to avoid scammers claiming to offer help with the National Mortgage Settlement. In March, McGraw’s office announced a … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court

Loughry’s son stars in second TV ad

October 10, 2012 2:45 PM
By Chris Dickerson

CHARLESTON – A conversation Allen Loughry’s son had with his parents about his father possibly becoming a state Supreme Court justice has spawned a new campaign ad and an accompanying website. Six-year-old Justus Loughry was concerned that his dad could … Read More »

2012 Election, News, State Supreme Court

Benjamin calls new Business Court ‘exciting’

October 9, 2012 4:49 PM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – State Supreme Court Justice Brent Benjamin is eager to see the new Business Court Division get started. “In the past, there was a misunderstanding about what business court actually was,” Benjamin said Tuesday. “West Virginia was lagging behind … Read More »

Business Court, News, State Supreme Court

Loughry gets endorsements from W.Va. Chamber, W.Va. Coal PACs

October 2, 2012 8:17 PM
By Chris Dickerson

CHARLESTON -– West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals candidate Allen Loughry has received the endorsements of The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce and The West Virginian Coal Association for the 2012 General Election. “We believe you have a history of … Read More »

2012 Election, News, State Supreme Court

Chafin receives Troopers Association endorsement

October 2, 2012 8:12 PM
By Chris Dickerson

CHARLESTON -– The West Virginia Troopers Association Political Action Committee has endorsed Tish Chafin for the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. Doug Gunnoe, President of the West Virginia Troopers Association, said, “Our members proudly support Tish Chafin for … Read More »

2012 Election, News, State Supreme Court