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Morgantown Opens Search for New Municipal Court Judge Following Retirement of Longtime Jurist

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Morgantown, West Virginia, is on the hunt for a new municipal court judge following the retirement of the city’s long-serving judge. The upcoming vacancy presents an opportunity to bring fresh perspectives into the city’s legal system, officials said. The retiring judge, who had held the position for over a decade, was known for his dedication to fairness and community service. His retirement marks the end of an era and ushers in a new phase of judicial administration in Morgantown. City officials have not yet named the judge’s successor but are committed to a thorough and … Read more

Effingham County Commissioner Indicted for Sexual Battery Charges Against Minor: Disturbing Allegations Surround Longtime District 4 Representative

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EFFINGHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA – Effingham County Commissioner Reginald Loper is facing serious charges after being indicted by a grand jury on Monday. The charges include one count of sexual battery against a child under 18 and one count of sexual battery. Loper, aged 85, was arrested in May 2023 but has continued to serve as a county commissioner while out on bond. He has held the position for two decades, representing District 4. The news of Loper’s indictment has sent shockwaves through the community. Effingham County residents are now grappling with the allegations against one … Read more

Longtime District Court Judge Randy Hill Secures Re-Election in Clark County

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Arkadelphia, Arkansas – Longtime District Court Judge Randy Hill has secured another four-year term after defeating his challenger, deputy prosecutor Greg Vardaman, in the recent election. The final vote count was 2,095-1,068 in favor of Hill. With 66% of the 3,163 votes cast, Hill emerged victorious and expressed gratitude to the citizens of Clark County for their ongoing support. He reiterated his commitment to serving as district judge. Hill, who hadn’t campaigned for the bench since the 1990s, admitted that it was his first personal experience in a campaign, making it an interesting and challenging … Read more

Longtime North Carolina Judge Announces Transition to Senior Status at Federal Appellate Court, Opening Vacancy

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RALEIGH, N.C. – Circuit Judge Jim Wynn of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has announced his decision to transition to senior status, reducing his role on the federal appellate court. Having served on the court since 2010, Wynn’s move to senior status will create a vacancy on the 15-member appeals court. Details regarding the specific date of this transition have not yet been disclosed. When judges choose senior status, they can opt for a reduced caseload while still receiving their salary as an annuity. Wynn, a native of Martin County, North Carolina, is … Read more