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CHARLESTON - A Cabell County woman has filed a suit against her former employer, claiming she was fired because of a mental disability.

Cohen CHARLESTON -- We are all familiar with the Constitutional guarantee to trail by a jury of our peers. It is brilliant principle of democracy to reflect the conscience of a community.

CHARLESTON -- The law firm of Spilman Thomas & Battle is pleased to announce the election of the following new members:

Dr. Jack Levine (Photo courtesy of the Shelbyville Daily Union) CHARLESTON – Along with pending civil cases in West Virginia and Illinois, a former Mason County physician now faces criminal charges in Ohio, according to police and media reports.

West Virginia University defensive end Johnny Dingle celebrates the Mountaineers' 48-28 victory against Oklahoma on Jan. 2 in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. As the clock wound down, the team gave interim coach Bill Stewart a Gatorade bath. "I have never had a Gatorade bath," Stewart said. "For all those assistant coaches out there that are better than me, that was for you." (Photo by Greg Ellis, WVU)

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Manchin CHARLESTON -- Last month, I joined representatives from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the West Virginia Department of Transportation to award more than $990,000 in Recreational Trail Program grant awards to 22 projects across our state.

Ketchum HUNTINGTON -- State Supreme Court candidate Menis Ketchum resigned from the Marshall University Board of Governors on Wednesday.

Stowers WINFIELD -- Putnam County attorney Phillip M. Stowers recently filed pre-candidacy papers to run for Circuit Judge.

Swanson CHARLESTON -- Todd M. Swanson has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson and will practice in the firm's Charleston office.

Rodriguez MORGANTOWN - West Virginia University has sued former head football coach Rich Rodriguez after he left the school before completing his contract.