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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 »»
Phares must make ‘tough decisions’
January 9, 2013 New state school Superintendent James Phares has been given a head start over legislators in beginning major education reform in West Virginia. It will be important for him to use the time wisely. more »»
Show helping to ‘buck’ one misconception about W.Va.
January 8, 2013 “Buckwild,” MTV’s new reality series that is supposed to replace the pop culture phenomenon “Jersey Shore,” made its debut last week to an audience of 2.5 million viewers. more »»
Capito and McKinley stood tall
January 7, 2013 Members of Congress who voted for tax increases approved last Tuesday apparently thought keeping the nation headed down the slippery slope toward economic collapse was an acceptable alternative to... more »»
One boy’s brave signal raises hope
January 5, 2013 This week millions of American children returned to school after their holiday break. more »»
‘Cliff’ deal a bad one for the country
January 4, 2013 Seeming a bit surprised at the extent of their victory, a few liberal members of Congress were candid enough to admit the American people were shortchanged on New Year’s Da. more »»
State policies detrimental to business
January 3, 2013 Unemployment compensation benefits are supposed to be for people who involuntarily lose their jobs, even if only temporarily. Not here in West Virginia. more »»
More focus on results, not on rules
January 2, 2013 One of the conclusions a consultant who conducted an “audit” of West Virginia public schools reached amounts to recommending less reliance on rules and more on result. more »»
Cutting state budget easier said than done
December 31, 2012 Months ago, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin warned heads of West Virginia state agencies many of them would have to cut spending during the coming fiscal year. more »»
Thoughts for the new year
December 29, 2012 With 2012 winding down to a close, our thoughts turn to those things we hope to see more of in 2013, as well as those things we hope to never see again. more »»
Christmas spirit doesn’t have to end
December 27, 2012 Although the presents have all been opened and even the leftovers from Christmas dinner have been put away, some of that famous holiday spirit remains in our community today. more »»
State parks are a treasure to be touted
December 26, 2012 West Virginia state parks are meccas for people who love the natural beauty on display there. more »»
When is free speech really ‘hate speech?’
December 22, 2012 Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceabl... more »»
Dems write off the South
December 22, 2012 Democrats in their jubilation have tended to overstate the extent of President Barack Obama’s re-electio. more »» |
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