Blind man Fights Jury Duty Humiliation in Summers County
Orville Bragg Sr., 58, of Hinton, who is blind, refused jury duty after being disqualified for inability to view a sketch of an assault scene. He says officials humiliated him, faces possible $1000 contempt fine, case sent to circuit judge for review.
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Orville Bragg Sr
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Summers County
Druit Court
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Parmer
Beasley
Kay Meador
Frank E. Jolliffe
Chambers backs pay raise for West Virginia lawmakers
House Speaker Chuck Chambers supports a higher legislator salary, joining bipartisan figures in calling for a raise from 6500. Senate President Burdette would not oppose. GOP Chairman McKinley opposes any increase, citing priorities and public sentiment. Officials at Laurel Mountain Medical attend a downtown grand opening with city leaders present.
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House
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Ohio County
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West Virginia
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Cecile Barrett
Rick Baldridge
West Virginia lawmakers prepare for leadership caucuses
In Charleston, Democrats in the House and Senate will nominate leaders Sunday with Speaker Chuck Chambers and Senate President Keith Burdette apparently unopposed. GOP leaders to be chosen as caucuses meet. several incumbents lost in November and some members chosen for other offices or seats.
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