Jim Lewis, Charleston Priest And Activist, Dies At 90
A longtime Charleston priest, activist and central figure in one of West Virginia’s most turbulent cultural conflicts has died. The Rev. Jim Lewis was 90.
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Lawsuit Claims Morgantown Panhandling Ordinance Unconstitutional
A lawsuit filed in federal court Monday argues Morgantown’s ordinance against panhandling is unconstitutional.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCabell County School Board Agrees To Implement Freedom Of Religion Training For Staff
The Cabell County Board of Education has settled a lawsuit in an out-of-court agreement with four families who sued over violations of religious freedom.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsKCS Sued By School Counselor For Rights Violations
A school guidance counselor from Belle has sued the Kanawha County Board of Education and Superintendent Thomas F. Williams alleging the defendants violated her first amendment rights.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPublic Hearing To Focus On Government, Religious Freedoms
The law would establish a judicial test if a complainant said a government action, with a few compelling exceptions, would substantially burden a person's exercise of religion.
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Judge Denies Injunction To Halt W.Va. Senate From Restricting Gallery Recordings
The question of whether the state Senate can restrict recording of meetings is still open after a court hearing on Thursday.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. House Passes Religious Liberties in Schools Act
Following an incident in Mineral County last year, a bill to create a Religious Liberties in Schools Act has passed the West Virginia House of Delegates…
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