News from January 2008
This Just In: Putnam County
Jan. 16
This Just In: Cabell County
Jan. 17
This Just In: Wayne County
Nov. 24
This Just In: Ohio County
Jan. 2
This Just In: Jefferson County
Jan. 16
This Just In: Brooke County
Nov. 15
This Just In: Marshall County
Dec. 17
Court to rehear Massey case
Maynard CHARLESTON - In a unanimous vote Thursday, the Justices of the state's Supreme Court of Appeals decided to reconsider their ruling in a controversial case.
Book on West Virginia politics goes into second printing
MORGANTOWN -- A book by a West Virginia University P.I. Reed School of Journalism graduate on West Virginia's colorful political history has exceeded demand and is going into its second printing with updated information from 2007.
Undergrad Day at the Capitol set for Jan. 31
CHARLESTON – One hundred students, including 18 from Marshall University, will participate in the fifth annual Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol on Jan. 31.
Cabell man says finger was cut off at bakery
HUNTINGTON - A Cabell County man has filed a suit against Sara Lee Bakery after his index finger was cut off at the Huntington bakery.
Nephews of Sago victim file suit over distress
CHARLESTON - Family members of a miner who died in the Sago Mine accident in 2006 have filed a third suit against the mine company, seeking damages for distress.
Providing the basics for business and residential development
CHARLESTON -- I recently traveled to Hampshire County and the historic city of Romney to discuss infrastructure needs with the county commission, area mayors and local officials. Like those from any county or city across our state or across the country, they have a priority list of worthwhile projects they'd like to see happen, and for which they'd like state assistance.
Caperton was anti-Benjamin from the start
Benjamin CHARLESTON - This isn't the first time Hugh Caperton has wanted to prevent Brent Benjamin from taking a seat on the bench at the state's Supreme Court of Appeals.
Linking the silver screen with W.Va. courts
CHARLESTON -- Before we know it, we will be riveted on the annual celebration of the motion picture industry's best work, at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood on Feb. 24.
Rodriguez suit belongs in Monongalia County, WVU argues
Rodriguez CLARKSBURG – Former West Virginia University football coach Rich Rodriguez can't claim Michigan citizenship to escape Monongalia County jurisdiction over a $4 million lawsuit against him, attorneys for the university argue in federal court.
Manchin wants to close forum loophole
Manchin CHARLESTON – Gov. Joe Manchin intends to close a door to forum shoppers who would choose West Virginia justice over justice where they live.
Starcher on other side of recusal issues
Starcher CHARLESTON - Justice Larry Starcher of the state's Supreme Court of Appeals could offer a little advice to two of his colleagues about how to successfully navigate through a recusal controversy.
Women say co-worker sexually harassed them
CHARLESTON - Three women have filed suits against their employer, claiming they were forced to work in a hostile environment with a co-worker who repeatedly sexually harassed them.
Woman sues over slip, fall at IGA store
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman has filed a suit against a local grocery store after she slipped and fell while shopping.