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Boos and applause
May 11, 2013 -Applause to Terry George, the longtime Randolph County schools administrator and teacher who was chosen this week to be the school system’s new superintendent. more »»
Mystery of the cheese sandwich
May 9, 2013 It’s hard to get away with anything — or sweep something under the rug — in our modern society. Not that people don’t try. For example, look at the “Great Cheese Sandwich Mystery” in Barbour Coun. more »»
Tomblin’s Medicaid decision a gamble
May 7, 2013 West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s recommendation to expand the state’s Medicaid program probably represents a political point of no return. Once an entitlement is established, it is here to sta. more »»
Morrisey off to fast start in new office
May 6, 2013 West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, in office for less than four months, is off to a fast start in keeping his campaign promises. more »»
Boos and applause
May 4, 2013 Applause to the many volunteers who worked together to present the fifth annual Ramps and Rail Festival in downtown Elkins last weekend. more »»
World’s dumbest copper thieves
May 2, 2013 Thousands of area residents woke up Wednesday morning and quickly realized they were outside their comfort zones. They could not watch the morning news on their televisions. more »»
World’s dumbest copper thieves
May 2, 2013 Thousands of area residents woke up Wednesday morning and quickly realized they were outside their comfort zones. They could not watch the morning news on their televisions. more »»
Boos and applause
April 27, 2013 - Applause to the Barbour County Board of Education for accepting a donation from the Barbour County All County Sports Organization this week and publicly stating that — thanks to the donated funds ... more »»
‘Pill mill’ doctors deserve more time
April 26, 2013 For about a year and a half, Dr. Fernando Gonzales-Ramos made quarterly trips from his home in El Paso, Texas, to a rundown building in Logan, W.Va. more »»
Manchin deserves credit, not condemnation
April 24, 2013 Sen. Joe Manchin gained a reputation in West Virginia of working hard for compromise. Manchin, D-W.Va., tried that in Washington last week — and learned a lesson about politics. Manchin and Se. more »»
Increase penalties on grand jury disclosures
April 22, 2013 Many West Virginians probably are under the impression a grand juror who tips off criminals so they can evade arrest is in deep, deep trouble. Not really. more »»
Skatepark a success story for local youth
April 19, 2013 “If you build it, they will come” was the famous line from the movie “Field of Dreams. more »»
Skatepark a success story for local youth
April 19, 2013 “If you build it, they will come” was the famous line from the movie “Field of Dreams. more »»
Skatepark a success story for local youth
April 19, 2013 “If you build it, they will come” was the famous line from the movie “Field of Dreams. more »»
Medicaid waiver a tricky choice for legislators
April 17, 2013 Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of opportunities exist within West Virginia’s state budget for legislators to disagree with one another and Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin. more »»
Boos and applause
April 13, 2013 -Applause to Cpl. Andrew S. Loudin of the West Virginia State Police for being honored twice in the last week. more »»
Lawmakers to get an earful and an eyeful
April 12, 2013 Talk about painting a picture. Local officials will meet with state officials today at the Capitol Complex in Charleston. The reason? To push for the completion of Corridor H. more »»
Too much, too soon: The legacy of ‘Buckwild’
April 11, 2013 MTV announced Wednesday that “Buckwild,” the reality series set in West Virginia, has been canceled, just a week after the death of one of its young stars, Shain Gandee. more »»
State should let teachers do what they do best: teach
April 9, 2013 To their credit, West Virginia legislators have made improving public schools a top priority during their 60-day regular session. In addition to Gov. more »»
Drugs have become a war for law enforcement
April 8, 2013 When Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum took office in January, he set about keeping a campaign promise: Crum intended to crack down on the illegal drug trade, especially on prescription pain pills. more »»
Walking around the problem
April 6, 2013 This week in Barbour County, we saw a rare local example of a true grass-roots movement. more »» MISS AND MASTER RELAY FOR LIFE OF RANDOLPH COUNTY PAGEANT May 19, 2013 MISS AND MASTER RELAY FOR LIFE OF RANDOLPH COUNTY PAGEANT, an annual fundraising event for the American Cancer Society, will begin at 2 p.m. May 19 at Elkins High School in the theatre. more » Randolph CountyEverything Elkins
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