News from January 2006
Where you can find The West Virginia Record
Here's a sampling of the locations where you can pick up a free copy of the print edition of The West Virginia Record every week.
Albright weighs in on coal severance tax opinion
Chief Justice Joseph Albright
Fairmont executive to head BrickStreet board
H. Skip Tarasuk CHARLESTON -- A Fairmont insurance executive who wants to project an "open for business" image for West Virginia, has been named chairman of the Board of Directors of BrickStreet Mutual Insurance Company.
Insurance commissioner to shut down late payers: Ingersoll-Rand among 97 businesses
Jane Cline CHARLESTON – Ingersoll-Rand of Montvale, N.J., takes in about $10 billion a year in revenue, but it could forfeit the privilege of doing business in West Virginia over an alleged debt of about $10,000.
Capito asks for hearings into Sago Mine disaster
Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito
Excerpts from Gov. Joe Manchin's State of the State Address
Gov. Joe Manchin delivers the State of the State address on Wednesday, Jan. 11, in the House of Delegates chambers at the State Capitol.
Couple names 35 companies in asbestos suit
CHARLESTON – A couple has filed an asbestos-related lawsuit, naming 35 companies – from local businesses to global giants – as defendants.
Man sues Charleston, firefighter for accident; defendants want case dismissed
CHARLESTON – A man has sued the City of Charleston and a member of its fire department for a 2004 vehicle accident, but the defendants say the case should be dismissed.
Produce company says Pizzeria Uno owes nearly $18,000
CHARLESTON – A Charleston-based produce company says four Pizzeria Uno locations across the state haven't paid nearly $18,000 in bills.
Legislature to join mine disaster investigation
House Speaker Bob Kiss CHARLESTON -- A special state legislative committee is joining the state-federal Sago Mine disaster investigation.
Elkview couple sues Mason County company over accident
CHARLESTON – An Elkview couple has sued a Mason County company, its owner and an employee for a 2003 automobile accident that injured the woman.
Dunbar woman sues dog track for hand injury
Tri-State Racetrack & Gaming Center CHARLESTON – A Dunbar woman has sued Tri-State Racetrack & Gaming Center after an employee slammed the door of a video lottery machine on her hand.
Dunbar woman wants credit card debt erased for Sears contacting her
CHARLESTON – A Dunbar woman wants the balance on a credit card wiped out because the company contacted her after she retained counsel.
Cabell coal firm says two companies owe at least $150,000
HUNTINGTON -- A Cabell County coal company claims it is owed at least $150,000 from two mining operations for breach of contract.
Monongalia County Commission sues man for failing to maintain property
MORGANTOWN -- A Monongalia County man refuses to repair or maintain his home and now faces consequences.
Man says Star City health center to blame for wife's death
MORGANTOWN -- A Monongalia County man claims his wife died prematurely after her health care provider failed to properly diagnose her.
Cabell woman says Workers' Comp employee is liable
CHARLESTON – A Cabell County woman claims a case manager for the West Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission is to blame for worsening condition following a work-related accident.
Verizon sues DOH for cutting cables
CHARLESTON – Verizon West Virginia has sued the state Department of Transportation for damaging telephone cables in a mowing accident.
Petroleum company sues Va. firm for more than $50K
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County petroleum company has sued a Virginia company for an outstanding balance of more than $50,000.
Nitro couple says Housing Fund to blame for landslide
CHARLESTON – A Nitro couple claims the West Virginia Housing Development Fund is responsible for a landslide on their property.