News from December 2006
This Just In: Kanawha County
Dec. 1
This just in: Ohio County
Dec. 4
This just in: Cabell County
Dec. 8
This just in: Wayne County
Nov. 17
Group sues over welding fumes
WAYNE - Eight married couples have filed suit in Wayne Circuit Court against several companies alleging that they are too blame for their employees' exposure to harmful fumes.
There's a new 'Big Daddy' in town
Sprouse CHARLESTON -- There is a new Big Daddy in town, and it's not Robert C. Byrd.
PERSONNEL FILE: Lowe appointed cair of IJDC
CHARLESTON -- Gov. Joe Manchin on Dec. 6 announced the appointment of Kenneth F. Lowe Jr. of Shepherdstown to serve as his designee and Chairman of the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council (IJDC).
Prominent Charleston attorney passes
CHARLESTON -- Well-known attorney Jim McIntyre died Wednesday at the age of 77.
Hellhole report draws split reaction
Jones CHARLESTON –West Virginia's ranking at the top of this year's Judicial Hellholes list drew spirited reaction from both sides of the tort reform issue.
Techsol settlement official
Timmermeyer CHARLESTON - Stephanie Timmermeyer, the Secretary of the state's Department of Environmental Protection, recently put her signature on a settlement with Techsol, the railroad car-loading company blamed for a spill in October 2004.
Government agency sued over car accident
CHARLESTON - A recently filed lawsuit alleges that a highway worker rammed a fellow motorist into a retaining wall while trying to pull a U-turn.
Michigan firm file asbestos suit
CHARLESTON - The estate of an Oak Hill man has filed an asbestos suit against several defendants, alleging they all had a hand in his death.
CSX only defendant in asbestos suit
CHARLESTON - A Charleston man says his throat cancer is the result of working for CSX Transportation.
WVU unveils initiative to revitalize energy and environment research, education agenda
MORGANTOWN -- West Virginia University is taking steps to enhance its position to become a leader in solving global energy and environmental problems.
Despite legal hassles, teen receives emancipation from parents
CHARLESTON – An Alum Creek teenager received a crash course in how aggravating the civil justice system can be in her recent attempt to gain emancipation from her parents.
A time to celebrate our ski industry
Manchin CHARLESTON -- In December 1971, skiers throughout the state and region got their first opportunity to enjoy West Virginia's first commercial ski area with the opening of Canaan Valley Resort.
PERSONNEL FILE: Cline elected secretary-treasurer of National Association of Insurance Commissioners
Cline CHARLESTON -– Department of Revenue Secretary Rob Alsop announced Wednesday that Insurance Commissioner Jane L. Cline was elected Secretary-Treasurer of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) earlier this week at its winter meeting in San Antonio, Texas.
SupCo calendar for 12/18 issue
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals calendars for January-June 2007