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Swing sets too dangerous for schools
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Elementary school playgrounds in one West Virginia county are losing their swing sets. Swings are being removed from Cabell County schools in part because of lawsuits over injuries. Cabell County schools safety manager Tim Stewart said Wednesday that a lot of parents are accusing him of being un-American, but he says the cost of maintaining a safe surface is too expensive ...Swing Sets Must Stay on School Playgrounds Cabell County Schools announce that the planned removal of swings has been halted.
Swing sets removed at some W.Va. schools Elementary school playgrounds in one West Virginia county are losing their swing sets. Swings are being removed from Cabell County schools in southern West Virginia in part because of lawsuits over injuries. West Virginia - United States - Southern West Virginia - Cabell County West Virginia - Swing
Commissioners support lawsuit HUNTINGTON -- Two Cabell County commissioners indicated at Thursday's meeting that they would support a motion to sue the city of Huntington if its proposed 1 percent occupation tax is approved by the state's Municipal Home Rule Board.
Push comes to shove: W.Va. county eliminating swing sets from elementary school playgrounds CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Elementary school playgrounds in one West Virginia county are losing their swing sets. Swings are being removed from Cabell County schools in southern West Virginia in part because of lawsuits over injuries.
Playground swings yanked over liability CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Swing sets are being removed from Cabell County schools in southern West Virginia in part because of lawsuits over injuries.
Swing sets removed at some West Virginia schools Elementary school playgrounds in one West Virginia county are losing their swing sets in part because of lawsuits over injuries.
UPDATE: Playground Equipment to Stay Cabell County Schools are reversing plans to remove playground swings because its against the West Virginia Department of Education's policy.
Commission to discuss election, occupation tax HUNTINGTON -- The Cabell County Commission meets at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, on the third floor of the Cabell Courthouse. The agenda includes discussion and possible action regarding the appointment of poll workers for the 2010 general election.
Senator seeking meeting on swings HUNTINGTON -- A state lawmaker is asking Cabell County Schools Superintendent William Smith to suspend the removal of swing sets from all elementary school playgrounds until he can bring involved parties to the table.