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Jackson Kelly's Candice Harlow Selected to Leadership West Virginia
Jackson Kelly Member Candice Harlow has been selected to be part of Leadership West Virginia's 2023 class.
Providers, advocates file federal lawsuit against state's 'extreme' abortion ban
CHARLESTON — Abortion providers and advocates have filed a federal lawsuit challenging West Virginia’s near-total abortion ban passed into law last year.
Hearing scheduled for employees' retaliation claims against Ohio County Commission
WHEELING – A circuit court judge has scheduled a hearing regarding alleged retaliation by the Ohio County Commission against some sheriff’s department employees.
Wilson, Hoxie appointed to circuit court judge positions
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has appointed two men to fill vacant circuit court judge positions.
Former administrative law judge awarded $2.2 million verdict in discrimination trial
CHARLESTON – A former administrative law judge has been awarded a $2.2 million verdict following a month-long gender discrimination trial.
Attorney General Morrisey Joins Coalition in Lawsuit Against DOL Rule Implementing Left-Wing ESG Agenda
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a major coalition of 25 states in suing Biden’s Department of Labor over a recently issued rule governing certain investment practices.
Man says cemetery company buried his wife improperly
HUNTINGTON – A Milton man says a cemetery company buried his wife improperly, possibly damaging her vault and making it impossible for him to be buried alongside her.
Former Lottery employee says he was discriminated against, wrongfully terminated
CHARLESTON – A former social media manager for the West Virginia Lottery says he was harassed and bullied after he requested to work from home because of a medical issue.
Black woman accuses Division of Correction of racial discrimination
CHARLESTON – A Black woman accuses a state agency of racial discrimination after she was accused of cheating on a basic training correction academy exam.
Another lawsuit filed related to sexual misconduct of state parole officers
CHARLESTON – Another lawsuit has been filed related misconduct and sexual assault by state parole officers working in the Parkersburg office.
Embattled family court judge announces retirement
Raleigh County Family Court Judge Louise E. Goldston submitted her retirement letter January 30 to Governor Jim Justice and West Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Beth Walker.
Here at Bailey Glasser, we are big fans and long-time sponsors of Mountain Stage
Here at Bailey Glasser, we are big fans and long-time sponsors of Mountain Stage, the weekly music program produced by West Virginia Public Radio and distributed by NPR that has brought live music to public radio for nearly 40 years, including seasoned legends and emerging stars in genres ranging from folk, blues, and country; to indie rock, synth pop, world music, alternative, and beyond.
Kanawha judge continues Valentine's Day wedding tradition for another year
CHARLESTON — Kanawha Circuit Judge Maryclaire Akers is continuing the late Judge Charlie King's Valentine's Day weddings tradition for a second year in honor of the King of Hearts himself.
Man sues loan servicer for errors, servicer denies allegations
HUNTINGTON — PHH Mortgage Corporation denied all claims in a lawsuit alleging it failed in handling a consumer's mortgage and nearly caused him to lose his home.
Ohio County deputies respond to statement from county commission about lawsuits
WHEELING – Employees for the Ohio County Sheriff’s Department say recent actions by the county commission constitute a threat to public safety.
New Monongalia County Circuit Judge To Be Sworn In
Perri Jo DeChristopher was sworn in as a judge in the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit (Monongalia County) at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2023.
Morrisey raises concerns on DirecTV cancellation of Newsmax
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has sent a letter to the CEO of DirecTV about his concerns over the company’s recent cancellation of Newsmax.
Dunbar, officers want civil case stayed pending federal criminal investigation
CHARLESTON – The defendants in a police brutality civil lawsuit have asked a federal court to stop all discovery until the conclusion of a parallel criminal investigation.
Former OEM dispatcher accuses supervisors, trainers of harassment
KINGWOOD – A former Preston County Office of Emergency Management dispatcher says she was subjected to inappropriate sexual conduct and retaliation after she reported her concerns to county officials.
Morrisey joins coalition lawsuit against DOL rule implementing ‘woke’ ESG agenda
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition of 25 states in suing the U.S. Department of Labor over a recently issued rule governing certain investment practices.