Former assistant AG sues Cuccinelli over firing
Samantha Vanterpool filed a federal lawsuit claiming she was improperly fired after a newspaper website comment. She alleges a staffer misidentified her, that the firing violated First Amendment rights, and seeks reinstatement, back pay, and damages. The case targets Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli and his former deputy Charles James Jr.
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Fairmont State dean charged with sexual assault
Fairmont State University dean of the School of Fine Arts Peter Lach, 68, was charged with second degree sexual assault after an alleged Saturday incident in his Wallman Hall office. He faces a $50,000 bond, was briefly jailed, then released. case transferred to the Marion County prosecutor.
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Ex West Virginia cheer coach jailed for home confinement
Amanda Barker, former North Marion High School cheer coach, pled guilty to sexual abuse of male students and was sentenced by Marion County Circuit Judge David Jones to 12 years on home confinement. She must register as a sex offender and complete a treatment program, with jail possible for violations.
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Virginia Adopts New Ginseng Harvest Regulations
Virginia adopts stricter rules to protect wild ginseng after U S Fish and Wildlife concerns. Harvest season shifts from August 15 to September 1 and only five year old plants may be harvested. Wild ginseng with less than four stem scars or three prongs is prohibited. Dealers may buy uncertified dry root only from September 15 to March 31. Private land harvesters are exempt.
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Mercer County Elementary Schools Registration Day Aug 6
Registration for Mercer County K through 5 students new to Mercer County will be held at all elementary schools on Tuesday Aug 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Parents should bring immunization records birth certificate and proof of residency. All first time West Virginia students must show a negative PPD test within four months of enrollment. For more information contact the school principal.
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Narrows Va Livestock Auction Prices Aug 3 Report
Narrows Livestock Auction in Narrows Virginia reports auction results for August 3. Feeder cattle ranged from 100 to 171 dollars for light steers and up to 128 dollars for heavy weights, heifers mostly 87 to 133 dollars, slaughter cattle cows 53 to 84 dollars and bulls 90 to 101.50. Sheep and goats saw varied bids, with baby calves returning to farm at 165 to 230 dollars and cows with calves selling 850 to 1460 dollars per pair.
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