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Capito to host four Academy Days for students seeking nominations to nation's service academies
CHARLESTON – U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito will be on hand to support four upcoming Academy Days, giving nominations to students looking to attend a service academy.
Survey indicates nearly 30 percent of W.Va. members would leave union if they could
A new survey indicates that almost 80 percent of union members in West Virginia would rather represent themselves with employers if they opted out of the union.
INFUSE program brings WVU together with State Department for global learning
MORGANTOWN – With natural gas a growing part of West Virginia’s energy sector, one of the state’s universities has been tapped by the U.S. Department of State to make its knowledge global.
Outbreak of overdoses adds to urgency of Capito's call for opioid guidelines
HUNTINGTON – With more than 26 overdoses in a four-hour time period in Huntington, a letter from one of West Virginia's U.S. senators urging guidelines for prescribing opioids for acute pain is timely.
Drug courts pay off for offenders and society, advocates say
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Evidence-based drug courts have grown to more than 3,000 courts in the United States, helping more than 127,000 individuals in the criminal justice system in 2014, a professional group says, with West Virginia seeing advantages from the program.
WVU report indicates that state's recession has ended for now
MORGANTOWN – A report from West Virginia University is indicating that the state’s economy has stabilized, stopping the economic recession that has been occurring for several years.
McDowell Circuit Court Judge honored as Judge of the Year
The West Virginia Association for Justice (WVAJ) has named its Judge of the Year, honoring a McDowell County Circuit Court judge.
WV Association for Justice Founder inducted into the American Association for Justice Hall of Fame
The American Association for Justice (AAJ) has the honored founder of the West Virginia Association for Justice and inducted him to the AAJ Hall of Fame.
Media executive donation questioned as bias toward Republicans
Media executive’s donation to Republican Governors Association is being questioned by the West Virginia Democratic party.
WVU law professor writes amicus brief in 'Deflategate' case
MORGANTOWN – An amicus brief has been submitted on behalf of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady for his "Deflategate" case by a West Virginia University (WVU) law professor.
University report details decline in West Virginia coal production
MORGANTOWN – Coal production in West Virginia is on a decline that is likely to continue, according to a report from West Virginia University.
State bar reaches out to flood victims to offer legal advice
With the devastation caused to West Virginia during the recent flooding, the legal community in the state is reaching out.
Berkeley County swears in new magistrate earlier than expected
Berkeley County has appointed a new magistrate to the position in advance of his elected term.
Legal Aid hotline provides law guidance to those affected by floods
With 12 counties affected by the floods, Legal Aid of West Virginia is reaching out to help with a range of legal issues.