News from May 2007
McGraw's mess
But a week after the U.S. government called on West Virginia, demanding an explanation as to why its elected leaders were so willfully diverting federal Medicaid funds to pay for their own favorite political projects, those leaders kept diverting.
Whanger, AG's office agree not to disparage each other
McGraw CHARLESTON – Chief Deputy Attorney General Fran Hughes, who called Deborah Whanger a rogue employee and a cancer in 2004, promises not to say things like that if anyone asks for references on Whanger.
Boone man says he was burned in tanning bed
CHARLESTON - A Boone County man has filed a suit against a local tanning salon, claiming he was seriously burned while laying in one of the beds.
Legal Aid of West Virginia elects new board officers
CHARLESTON -- The Board of Directors of Legal Aid of West Virginia, a statewide legal services and advocacy organization, recently held elections for new officers and four board members whose terms had expired.
Nurse says doctor caused her to get fired
WHEELING - A Belmont County, Ohio woman has filed a suit against Wheeling Hospital, claiming she was fired as a nurse due to retaliation from a physician.
This Just In: Kanawha County
May 11
This Just In: Putnam County
May 11
This Just In: Cabell County
May 11
This Just In: Ohio County
May 15
West Virginia small business owners fear 'unfair' lawsuits, study finds
CHARLESTON – Sixty percent of West Virginia small business owners say they are very or somewhat concerned about the impact of frivolous lawsuits on their businesses, according to a study by the nonpartisan market research firm Harris Interactive released this week by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform.
Kanawha Magistrate Moore retiring
CHARLESTON - After 24 years of helping the public on a daily basis, Kanawha County Magistrate Judge Janie Moore has decided to spend more time taking care of her own family.
Benjamin talks about judicial elections at National Press Club
Benjamin WASHINGTON, D.C. - State Supreme Court Justice Brent Benjamin said he was honored to take part in a panel discussion about judicial elections at the National Press Club.
Former Upshur magistrate sentenced to jail for a year
BUCKHANNON - A former Upshur County magistrate has been sentenced to one year in jail for battery.
Unfazed by probing, McGraw dishes out more money
McGraw CHARLESTON - Despite promises and a federal investigation, state Attorney General Darrell McGraw on Wednesday handed out even more of the settlement funds gained in a 2004 agreement with Purdue Pharma.
Lecture to focus on 'Rebel, Radicals & Red Men'
CHARLESTON – On May 31, the state Supreme Court Chamber will echo with discussion about Confederates and the Reconstruction, military tribunals, secret societies and even martial law.
Faber stepping down as chief judge
CHARLESTON – U.S. District Court Judge David A. Faber is relinquishing his duties of chief judge for the Southern District of West Virginia.