News from 2009
Manchin picks Webster's replacement
Poore CHARLESTON — Gov. Joe Manchin appointed a Charleston native to fill the recently vacated seat in the West Virginia House of Delegates 31st District on Friday.
Endangered species: West Virginia workers
In the late 1960s, a bumper sticker appeared offering this sage advice: "If you hate the police -- next time you need help, call a hippie."
Heparin caused man to lose toes, suit says
CHARLESTON – Charleston Area Medical Center and manufacturers of blood thinner Heparin caused a West Virginia man to lose some toes, a lawsuit alleges.
On bench, fathers and mothers split in child labor ruling
Ketchum CHARLESTON –- Three fathers on the state Supreme Court of Appeals rejected a lawsuit over a 16-year-old roofer's fall, but two mothers protested.
Court employees, friends donate to Toys for Tots
Chief Justice Brent Benjamin, left, Justice Thomas McHugh, rear, and Justice Margaret Workman, right, pose with members of the United States Marines during a state Supreme Court lunch on Dec. 11. (Photos courtesy of the Supreme Court) CHARLESTON -– Justices and employees of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia and others donated toys to the Toys for Tots program during a recent holiday lunch.
Monroe assessment correct, Justices rule
CHARLESTON – Monroe County assessor Donna Huffman made no mistake in taxing luxury lots at $26,900 per acre, the Supreme Court of Appeals has decided.
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Trio says Levaquin caused tendon injuries
CHARLESTON – Three West Virginians say they suffered serious tendon-related injuries after taking a popular antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
Wayne man sues McDonald's for large bone in chicken nugget
WAYNE -- A man is suing McDonald's after he discovered a large bone in a chicken nugget.
W.Va. Chamber to host Legislative conference Jan. 12
Cook CHARLESTON -- Employers, business executives, attorneys, lobbyists, plant managers and others are encouraged to register to attend the West Virginia Chamber's 2010 Legislative Issues & Outlook Conference, which will be held Tuesday, Jan. 12, at the Charleston Marriott.
Former police officer sues Ceredo for wrongful termination
WAYNE -- A former police officer is suing the City of Ceredo for wrongful termination of his employment.
Huddleston Bolen attorney publishes first book
Stout HUNTINGTON -- A Huddleston Bolen lawyer has written and published a book about estate planning in West Virginia.
O'Connor leads push against judicial elections
O'Connor DENVER -- Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor is leading the push against the election of judges, saying the process taints jurists who depend on political contributions to keep their places on the bench.
Prim Law donates $2,500 to Hurricane High archery team
HURRICANE -- Prim Law Firm donated $2,500 to Hurricane High School's archery team to help purchase equipment.