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Man sues country singer Jason Aldean for incident at 2020 concert
CHARLESTON – A Parkersburg man has sued country music star Jason Aldean following an incident at a 2020 concert in Charleston.
Capito says Biden nominee 'would be a disaster at the Federal Reserve'
WASHINGTON – Add U.S. Shelley Moore Capito to the list of officials opposed to one of President Joe Biden’s key Federal Reserve nominees.
Morrisey unveils agreement with cities, counties about opioid funds
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has reached an agreement with many county and city governments about how money from future opioid settlements and verdicts will be dispersed.
Woman says improper jail medical care led to brother's death
CHARLESTON – The sister of an inmate says improper medical care led to her brother’s death while he was serving time at the Northern Regional Jail.
Delegate files civil suit for 'racist, hateful' threats made against her
CHARLESTON – A member of the House of Delegates says a “violent, racist, hateful and intimidating” email and social media post aimed at her was the “modern-day digital equivalent of burning a cross in (her) front yard.”
Manchin getting more frustrated about growing inflation numbers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Inflation numbers continue to increase, and so does Sen. Joe Manchin’s frustration about the issue.
Judge shoots down Biden's Social Cost of Carbon executive order
LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana – A federal judge has granted a request by states to halt the Biden Administration’s Social Cost of Carbon executive order.
Former EMS employee says she was forced to resign after complaining of COVID working conditions
PHILIPPI – A former Barbour County Emergency Squad employee says she was forced to resign from her job after she complained about a paramedic working with COVID-19 and refusing to wear a mask.
W.Va. representatives share 'serious concern' about Biden Fed nominee
WASHINGTON – All three West Virginia Republican representatives have joined a letter to President Joe Biden with other members of the House of Representatives expressing “serious concern” about his nominee for a key Federal Reserve position.
Man claims botched surgery left him with permanent kidney injury
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man says a botched surgical procedure left him with a permanent kidney injury.
Expert says Raskin's Fed confirmation could spell disaster for energy sector
SAN FRANCISCO – An economics expert says President Joe Biden’s nominee for a key Federal Reserve position could be disastrous for the energy sector and for West Virginia.
Morrisey leads group of AGs opposing Biden's WOTUS replacement plan
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a 24-state coalition to support farmers and landowners by urging the Biden administration to reject its proposed replacement of the Trump-era Waters of the United States (“WOTUS”) rule.
Women file sexual harassment claims after working at two Burger Kings
CHARLESTON – A Burger King franchisee is being sued in two separate lawsuits alleging there was a hostile work environment and sexual harassment at two of its locations.
Jenkins won't rule out running for another position in the future
CHARLESTON — Evan Jenkins might have resigned from the state Supreme Court, but don’t be surprised to see him on an election ballot sometime soon.
AG's office reminds consumers to protect information when filing taxes
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is reminding taxpayers to exercise caution by protecting personal, identifiable information when preparing and filing tax returns.
State financial officers oppose key Biden nominee to Federal Reserve
CHARLESTON – West Virginia’s Riley Moore is just one of several state treasurers and financial officers opposed to President Joe Biden’s nominee for a key position with the Federal Reserve.
Basketball coach says State Troopers guarding governor shoved him, broke his arm at game
BECKLEY – A high school girls basketball coach says he was injured when two West Virginia State Troopers providing protection for Gov. Jim Justice when he was shoved during an altercation at a game.
Manchin calls Biden's Build Back Better legislation 'dead'
WASHINGTON — If there wasn’t already a divide between U.S. Senator Joe Manchin and President Joe Biden, there surely is now.
State Revenue Secretary says he wasn't told of known water issues in home before purchase
CHARLESTON – West Virginia’s Revenue Secretary and his wife have filed a lawsuit alleging the sellers of their home did not disclose known water issues before they purchased it.
Toriseva files to run for House of Delegates in Ohio County
WHEELING – Wheeling attorney Teresa Toriseva has filed to run for a seat in the West Virginia House of Delegates.