Mercer selects law firm for suit against drug companies
Mercer County commissioners chose the law firm of Truman Chafin and Harry Bell to represent the county in a lawsuit against opioid drug manufacturers. The contract assigns 25 percent of any recovery to the firm. Filing date not set. Chafin previously sued McDowell County and Welch. Defendants include McKesson, AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health 110, Miami Luken, and H D Smith.
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Mercer
Princeton
Mercer County
Mercer County Commission
Truman Chafin
Harry Bell
Bill Archer
Chafin and Bell Firm
George Sitler
Chafin-Bell
Chafin and Bell
Archer
County Commission
Gene Buckner
Chafin
McDowell County
Welch
McKesson Corporation
Amerisource Bergen Drug Corporation
Cardinal Health 110, LLC
Miami-Luken, Inc
H.D. Smith Wholesale Drug Co
Greg Jordan
Gjordan
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Mercer County teamwork to spur 280 jobs and 15.5M in investments
Mercer County officials describe a broad team effort across local and state levels to attract firms. Janet Bailey cites West Virginia agencies including the Governors Guaranteed Workforce Program and IJDC providing incentives and funding. Local partners like the Development Authority of Mercer County and city representatives participate to secure loans, job training, and other incentives for 2017 and 2018. Blake Stowers is the contact.
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Princeton
Mercer County Development Authority
Janet Bailey
Bailey
Mercer County
West Virginia
Sharon Adams
Frank Brady
State of
West Virginia Development Office
West Virginia Economic Authority
IJDC
Infrastructure Jobs and Development Council
Development Authority
Carol McKin
Blake Stowers
Listowers
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McAuliffe vetoes bill shielding religious refusals over weddings
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe vetoed Republican backed legislation that would bar punishment of individuals who refuse to participate in same sex weddings for religious beliefs. He argued the Constitution already protects religious freedoms and the bill would stigmatize couples and harm the economy.
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Richmond
Virginia
Terry McAuliffe
McAuliffe
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County schools face staff cuts amid student losses
Spencer cites dwindling student numbers and a $1 million excess levy loss as the main drivers of staff reductions. Some grant-funded professional positions may return if the legislature funds them, with retirements and transfers also restoring posts. Cuts take effect at the new school year starting July 1.
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Spencer
McDowell County
Greg Jordan
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Guilty verdicts and aftermath in West Virginia killings
The case centers on Troy Justice and Donald Bailey with convictions for third degree arson and accessories after the fact. A post trial hearing is set for April as the defendant appeals to the West Virginia Supreme Court, while details emerge of a fatal shooting tied to a party near Orchard Branch and Crumpler.
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West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Sheila Bailey
Kornish
Bailey
Bluewell
Donald Bailey
Orchard Branch
Litwar
Troy Justice
Church
Justice
Mullens
Baileys
Baileys’ Crumpler
Donald
Stephens
West Virginia State Police
Iadacaiaia Regional
Eric DiNovo
Crumpler
Booker T. Stephens
Chamber Names New Leader To Manage Daily Operations
A graduate of Bluefield College has been chosen to cover day to day operations of the chamber. The new president and CEO will oversee events and member service, with duties starting mid April while pursuing a Marshall University master’s degree.
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Bluefield College
Chamber
Cline
Marshall University
Clapp
Chamber of Commerce
ACLU town hall in Bluefield highlights civil rights and LGBTQ issues
About 40 people attended a Bluefield Parks and Recreation Center town hall organized by two residents. WV ACLU Executive Director Joseph Cohen spoke on civil liberties, with organizers Lori Lovern and Shannon Lowe stressing grassroots activism, women’s rights, and LGBTQ equality. Cohen emphasized the ACLU’s nonpartisan mission to protect rights in West Virginia.
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Bluefield
Bluefield Parks and Recreation Center
ACLU
Lori Lovern
West Virginia
Joseph Cohen
Lovern
Washington
Shannon Lowe
Women’s Huddle
Bluefields
Lowe
Cohen
ALCU
Blake Stowers
Listowersia Bdtonline.com
Paine Returns as West Virginia State Schools Chief
Ex superintendent Steve Paine is named West Virginia state schools chief again with a $230000 yearly salary, effective next week. Board members praised his prior leadership as Education Association leaders note his ability to unite educators amid budget battles and legislative pressure.
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Charleston
Steve Paine
West Virginia
State Board of Education
Paine
Wayne County
West Virginia Education Association
Dale Lee
Jim Justice
Department of Education
Michael Martirano
Tom Campbell
Martirano
Campbell
Jackson County
Blaine Hess
Kathy D'Antoni
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