In October, Kanawha Circuit Judge Irene Berger also was honored as West Virginia University Alumni Association's Alumna of the Year. MORGANTOWN -- On Dec. 10, Kanawha Circuit Judge Irene Berger was the speaker at West Virginia University's December Graduations Convocation held at the WVU Coliseum.
Blankenship LOGAN – The widows of two men who died in a January mine fire have filed a lawsuit against Massey Energy Co. and Don Blankenship, saying the CEO puts profits ahead of safety.
Blankenship CHARLESTON – A combination of a number of factors likely is responsible for the poor showing of candidates backed by Don Blankenship, according to a top state political scientist.
CHARLESTON -- A Belle-based coal sampling and analysis company has will pay $55,000 in back wages and damages to settle allegations that it violated federal labor law.
Putnam General Hospital HURRICANE – Putnam General Hospital officials announced Tuesday that all inpatient services will end at the end of the month, and they placed the blame on trial lawyers.
PARKERSBURG – In two other cases in the last three years where she has served as special prosecutor, Wood County Prosecuting Attorney Ginny Conley closed one without seeking an indictment, but sought an indictment in another after she was presented with new evidence.
Rep. Alan Mollohan Under fire for possible ethics violations, former ranking minority member of the House ethics committee Congressman Alan Mollohan shot back at critics by releasing documents explaining his significant personal wealth gain.
Chuck Yeager The first man to break the speed of sound, West Virginia favorite son Chuck Yeager has filed suit against his children accusing them of diverting his pension funds.
Cory Dennison CHARLESTON – Cory Dennison played football for Marshall University, and he's now a third-year law student at West Virginia University. But when it comes to picking sides in Wednesday's annual Toyota Capital Classic basketball game, he isn't torn. He bleeds green and white.