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Our country is very clearly at a tipping point. The events of the last month have shown that we, in many ways, have lost our collective ethos as Americans. Our divisions have overcome our unity. Our judgment of others has overcome our compassion for their struggle. Our anger has overcome our love.
This can be seen in so many places, images, and actions throughout the last year. But this op-ed is not designed to rehash the past; we need a pathway forward.
There is no obvious reason why our country is where it is, but it is clear that many Americans feel unheard. They feel removed from the process. Importantly, they feel denigrated by those with whom they disagree.
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CHARLESTON William R. “Bill” Wooton Wednesday was sworn into office for a 12-year-term on the Supreme Court at a ceremony in the Supreme Court Chamber.
CHARLESTON Senior Status Judge Dan O Hanlon temporarily will fill a seat on the Kanawha Circuit Court after last month s death of Circuit Judge Charlie King.
O Hanlon began considering matters January 5. O Hanlon previously served as a Cabell Circuit Court judge before his retirement and move to senior status.
King, who also served Kanawha County Prosecutor, died December 28. King had been a circuit judge since 1988. He was Chief Circuit Judge several times, including most of 2020. Before that, he served as a prosecutor from 1973 until he was elected County Prosecutor in 1984.
King was a native of Charleston and a graduate of George Washington High School. He had a 1970 accounting degree from West Virginia University and a 1973 law degree from West Virginia University College of Law. After college, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and was later discharged with the rank of Captain.
CHARLESTON – William R. “Bill” Wooton has been sworn into office for a 12-year-term on the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.
The ceremony took place December 30. Wooton was elected June 9 to replace Justice Margaret Workman, who retires December 31. His term officially begins January 1.
“My aspiration as a Justice is to emulate the truly outstanding work of Justice Workman,” Wooton said. “It’s an honor to join the Court.”
The oath of office was delivered by Justice John Hutchison, a fellow Raleigh County native, who said Wooton is intelligent, easy to work with and dedicated.
“I am convinced that Bill will be a fantastic addition to the court,” Hutchison said.