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DHHR dismissals still shrouded in mystery
February 4, 2013 West Virginians who want to know more about why three state employees were fired after questioning what they apparently viewed as unnecessary government spending may have to wait — again. more »»
Is extreme weather the new normal?
February 2, 2013 What is up with the weather? That might sound like a frivolous question, but let’s look at recent events in our area: ? The June 29 derecho caused tremendous damages in our region, knocking out powe... more »»
Overtime ballooned regional jail payroll costs
January 31, 2013 Joe DeLong, executive director of West Virginia’s Regional Jail Authority, wants to reduce his agency’s payroll costs. Hiring 100 new full-time employees ought to do that, he believes. more »»
No more delays for Corridor H
January 30, 2013 Tourism already is a major contributor to West Virginia’s economy, but it could become much, much more important if a better highway route existed to bring East Coast residents to our majestic... more »»
Dealing with state prison overcrowding
January 29, 2013 Recommendations to help West Virginia cope with prison overcrowding appear to be based firmly on the philosophy that most criminals can be rehabilitated — that, in effect, once they are released... more »»
Women in combat will change face of warfare
January 26, 2013 President Barack Obama’s second inauguration was not the only big news to come out of Washington this week: just three days after Obama talked about fairness and equality in his inaugural address,... more »»
Community members still shell-shocked by Sandy
January 25, 2013 Like many local residents, we keep an eagle eye on the weather forecast during the winter months, so it came as a bit of a shock to us — and probably to some of you — when the forecast suddenly... more »»
Manchin wants to put fiscal house in order
January 24, 2013 Sen. Joe Manchin spent much of last week traveling through West Virginia, discussing challenges facing our state and nation with his constituents. more »»
Take a long, hard look at the violence around us
January 23, 2013 Complaints that the younger generation is going to the dogs are nothing new. more »»
Coal miners deserve protection under the law
January 22, 2013 Del. more »»
The ‘dream’ lives on
January 21, 2013 Fifty years ago, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered one of the most moving and eloquent speeches in our nation’s histor. more »»
Emergency planning is essential to our schools
January 19, 2013 Readers may be understandably troubled by the bomb threat that prompted the evacuation of all Barbour County schools Friday afternoon. more »»
Tomblin tells the federal government to butt out
January 18, 2013 Frustration with the federal government has grown steadily among many West Virginians during the past few years. more »»
West Virginia schools need honesty, not more awards
January 17, 2013 One reason improving West Virginia public education is such a slow process is that we keep hearing how great schools already are. Shame on those who know better for perpetuating that farce. more »»
Tomblin is facing ‘hard row to hoe’
January 16, 2013 Congratulations, Gov. Tomblin. Again. It is unfortunate you won’t have much time to celebrate. On Monday, Gov. more »»
Rise of home meth labs a depressing local trend
January 15, 2013 Today’s front page features an article about police arresting a married couple after finding an alleged methamphetamine lab in their apartment in downtown Elkins. more »»
‘Differential’ teachers’ pay should be on the table
January 14, 2013 Business owners and managers understand paying everyone who works for them at the same rate just won’t work. Some skills are in higher demand than others, so those possessing them earn mor. more »»
Rockefeller’s dedication remembered
January 12, 2013 When the U.S. Senate convenes in 2015, the face of not only West Virginia’s political landscape, but that of the entire nation will have changed. With U.S. Sen. John D. “Jay” Rockefeller IV, D-W.V. more »»
Higher state taxes out of the question
January 11, 2013 President Barack Obama and liberals in Congress have made it clear they care more about jobs in government than those in the private sector. more »»
Perpetrating random acts of kindness
January 10, 2013 It was an average morning, with busy residents scurrying around town accomplishing mundane, everyday chores. And then, something unusual happened. more »» |
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