News from December 2021
Man sues Roselawn Acquisition for not taking care of gravesites
PRINCETON — A man is suing Roselawn Acquisition Group and West Virginia Memorial Group claiming they damaged his family's gravesites and refused to take care of them.
Nickerson honored to be selected for Intermediate Court of Appeals judge position
CHARLESTON — Donald Nickerson Jr. said he is honored to be one of the first people selected for a seat on the bench of the new Intermediate Court of Appeals.
Frank hopes to make intermediate appellate court fair, efficient
CHARLESTON — If chosen, Robert J. Frank, who is one of eight recommended for three seats on the new Intermediate Court of Appeals, said he would do his best to make sure things are fair on the court.
Attorney General Morrisey Joins 24-State Lawsuit to Block President Biden’s Head Start Mandates
Attorney General Morrisey Joins 24-State Lawsuit to Block President Biden’s Head Start Mandates.
Attorney General Morrisey Expresses Disappointment with Court Decision on Charter Schools
Attorney General Morrisey Expresses Disappointment with Court Decision on Charter Schools.
Department of Justice awards more than $125 million in grants under the Stop School Violence Act
Department of Justice awards more than $125 million in grants under the Stop School Violence Act.
Chief Justice Responds to Recommendations for Intermediate Court of Appeals
Chief Justice Responds to Recommendations for Intermediate Court of Appeals.
Gov. Justice appoints Michael Honaker to 42nd District seat in House of Delegates
Gov. Justice appoints Michael Honaker to 42nd District seat in House of Delegates.
Third lawsuit filed accusing Holz Elementary special needs teacher of abusing student
CHARLESTON – A third lawsuit has been filed related to alleged mistreatment of special needs students at Holz Elementary School.
Woman says she was harassed, discriminated against at Charleston restaurant
CHARLESTON – A Black woman says she was refused service at a downtown Charleston eatery as well as being called homeless, had racial slurs yelled at her and accused of doing illegal drugs in the restaurant’s restroom.
Woman says two neighbor dogs 'viciously' attacked her 4-year-old son
CHARLESTON – An Alum Creek woman says two neighbor dogs knocked her 4-year-old son off of his bicycle and “viciously” attacked him.
Morrisey calls EPA appeal one of state's 'most consequential cases in decades'
WASHINGTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey calls an appeal he’s leading against the Environmental Protection Agency before the U.S. Supreme Court “one of the most consequential cases our state has seen in decades.”
Attorney General Morrisey: Know Return Policies Before Buying That Special Gift
Attorney General Morrisey: Know Return Policies Before Buying That Special Gift.
Couple sues Blue Creek Mining for work injury
CHARLESTON — A couple is suing Blue Creek Mining because of a work injury.
Commission submits eight names to governor for three Intermediate Court seats
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has been sent eight names of candidates for the new Intermediate Court of Appeals.
Couple says Cook Carriers, others responsible for car accident
CHARLESTON — A couple says Cook Carriers is responsible for a car accident that occurred in 2019.
West Virginia Team Obtains Appellate Reversal of Class Certification in Data Breach Case
West Virginia Team Obtains Appellate Reversal of Class Certification in Data Breach Case.
Judge grants temporary injunction stopping charter school approval method
CHARLESTON – A circuit judge has granted an injunction to temporarily stop the state’s method for approving charter schools.
Everyone seems to have an opinion about Manchin's Build Back Better decision
CHARLESTON – Lawmakers, politicians, community leaders and interested groups – locally and nationally – are throwing their two cents in regarding Sen. Joe Manchin’s decision not to support the Biden administration’s Build Back Better Act.
Manchin defends his stance against Biden's Build Back Better plan
WASHINGTON – A day after declaring he can’t support President Biden’s Build Back Better legislation, Sen. Joe Manchin continued to defend his stance.