West Virginia News
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W.Va. Supreme Court starts prison, jail review
January 6, 2009
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The state Supreme Court's review of West Virginia's prison and jail system is under way with the hiring of a full-time person to monitor the process.
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W.Va. businessman pleads guilty to tax evasion
January 6, 2009
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — A Barboursville businessman faces up to 10 years in prison and a $500,000 fine after pleading guilty to evading taxes.
Terry M. Bowling pleaded guilty Monday to » Full Story
Terry M. Bowling pleaded guilty Monday to » Full Story
27 former justices: Benjamin should have bowed out
January 6, 2009
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — More than two dozen of his ex-colleagues from across the country believe West Virginia's new chief justice was wrong to hear a case involving Massey Energy.
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WVa hospital not happy with WVU surgeon search
January 6, 2009
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Officials at Monongalia General Hospital want a role in recruiting new heart surgeons, saying they're not satisfied with West Virginia University's efforts.
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W.Va. Counties Launch Drug Courts
January 6, 2009
CHARLESTON (AP) — Five new drug courts that will handle nonviolent offenders are scheduled to open across West Virginia this year.
The new programs will serve Greenbrier and Pocahontas countie » Full Story
The new programs will serve Greenbrier and Pocahontas countie » Full Story
W.Va. sticking with investment outlook
January 5, 2009
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Managers of West Virginia’s main investments are hoping the worst is over after the global financial crisis erased about $2.6 billion from the state’s portfolio since June. » Full Story
Strayer to open W.Va. offices in Putnam County
January 5, 2009
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Strayer University plans to open in Putnam County, the company’s first location in West Virginia.
The Arlington, Va.-based company will be the third for-profit school » Full Story
The Arlington, Va.-based company will be the third for-profit school » Full Story
W.Va. jail authority raises per diem housing rate
January 3, 2009
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Counties in West Virginia are going to have to pay more to house inmates beginning July 1.
The state Regional Jail and Correctional Authority recently voted to raise » Full Story
The state Regional Jail and Correctional Authority recently voted to raise » Full Story
Investigators unable to find cause of fatal fire
January 3, 2009
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia official says investigators have been unable to determine what caused a fire that killed a 68-year-old Fairmont man.
Assistant state fire marshal Mackey » Full Story
Assistant state fire marshal Mackey » Full Story
CSX hires firm to consider Greenbrier options
January 3, 2009
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The Greenbrier’s owner has hired New York investment banking giant Goldman, Sachs & Co. to help determine what to do with the money-losing luxury resort.
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Jacksonville » Full Story
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