The search for West Virginia University President E. Gordon Gee’s successor is officially underway. The committee tasked with finding the university’s next president has issued a 52-page […]
Editorials
National Guard deployed to help
West Virginia residents wishing they could be doing more to help those affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton can take some comfort knowing the Mountain State is […]
Honoring a true West Virginia icon
During last week’s special session of the West Virginia Legislature, lawmakers carved out time to honor someone important not only to the state, but to the country.They […]
Growing number of HIV cases must be addressed
West Virginia’s substance abuse epidemic (and, according to some public health officials, lawmakers’ response to it) has led to an increase in the number of HIV cases […]
Remember to register — and vote
Election day in West Virginia is just around the corner.Registered voters can turn out at the polls on Nov. 5 to vote for president, West Virginia’s next […]
Lowering taxes in W.Va. right move
Lawmakers in Charleston made the prudent decision this past week when they agreed to a compromise with Gov. Jim Justice for an additional cut to the personal […]
Child care credit a good step for W.Va. families
Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates did the right thing Monday by passing a child and dependent care credit against the personal income tax. Though […]
Poll workers needed so Nov. 5 election can work
No matter your political leanings, everyone can agree the Nov. 5 general election is an unusually important one for our communities, states and country. From a new […]
Keeping personal politics out of W.Va. government
Lawmakers in West Virginia have every right to support the presidential candidate of their choosing. However, they cross a dangerous line when they attempt to use the […]
W.Va.’s Complicated Picture on Children
Data is a tricky thing.Sometimes it can present a complicated picture. That is the case with two WalletHub studies, one on “2024’s Best and Worst States to […]