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Trooper gives the gift of life
September 12, 2012 It is impossible to know how many lives the late Eric Workman saved through his work as a West Virginia State Police trooper. more »»
9/11: A day that will never be forgotten
September 11, 2012 Eleven years ago today was one of bright blue skies and crisp ai. more »»
W.Va. county hopes to get connected
September 10, 2012 A fascinating and important experiment is about to begin in McDowell County. How it turns out will have ramifications for the entire state and, for that matter, for struggling rural areas elsewher. more »»
Policy forces choice between health, education
September 8, 2012 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ new requirement of certain vaccines for students in seventh and 12th grades has sparked some controversy throughout the state and locally. more »»
RNC was rough
September 8, 2012 Usually when a deadline is missed at a national political convention, it is at a Democratic convention. more »»
West Nile virus cases on the rise
September 7, 2012 The reaction from a single, normal mosquito bite usually results in a lot of itching for a day or so. more »»
Education issues in W.Va. must be addressed
September 6, 2012 Sometimes numbers lie. But when they tell the same story year after year about West Virginia public school students lagging behind many of their peers in the U.S. more »»
Education issues in W.Va. must be addressed
September 6, 2012 Sometimes numbers lie. But when they tell the same story year after year about West Virginia public school students lagging behind many of their peers in the U.S. more »»
Citizen’s tip leads to arrest
September 5, 2012 What do most people do if they see something they believe could be connected to a crime? Some of them call 911 and others keep quiet, fearing retaliation. more »»
The dangers of elk herds in W.Va.
September 4, 2012 Outdoors enthusiasts, especially hunters, probably were happy to hear Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s recent comment that it may be time to consider establishing elk herds in West Virginia. more »»
GOP’s radical beliefs surface
September 1, 2012 Todd Adkins’ remark about “legitimate rape” rocked the Republican Party on the eve of its convention. more »»
Hatch Act needs to be updated
September 1, 2012 The Hatch Act, passed in 1939, was intended to prevent federal employees from peddling their influence in exchange for favors and to prevent them from engaging in political activity. more »»
Honoring our heroes on the links
August 31, 2012 This weekend marks the perfect time for a long drive ... or a short putt. more »»
Festivals need local support
August 30, 2012 This Labor Day weekend may mark the unofficial end of the summer, but it doesn’t mean the fun usually associated with the season will be in short supply. more »»
State should reprioritize federal funds
August 29, 2012 Nearly half the residents of West Virginia do not have access to high-speed Internet service. more »»
W.Va. taxes should be better spent
August 28, 2012 President Barack Obama is a master at using our tax dollars to buy votes. more »»
More headaches for penal system
August 27, 2012 Enough challenges must be overcome by those in charge of West Virginia’s penal system without adding spy-movie shenanigans to the mix. more »»
Lifestyle tourists important to area
August 25, 2012 “Lifestyle tourists” may be a fairly new term to West Virginia and our region in particular, but it’s also one we need to make note of because we’re likely to be hearing a lot more about it. more »»
Convention has clout
August 25, 2012 What surprise could President Barack Obama have in store for Charlotte? This question is important because not only will this convention proclaim his renomination, but it will shape a theme for four... more »»
Event benefits food pantries
August 24, 2012 When U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin visited Randolph County Wednesday, one of his stops was at Catholic Charities in Elkins. more »» |
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