Before the dust has settled on the case of Jeffrey Epstein, who died in jail after being accused of sexually trafficking girls, an eerily similar story emerged […]
Opinion
1% of Legislature’s bills will make state virtual armed camp
These days the 1% of anything should get your attention. Take for example the 1% of the richest people on the planet who own more than half […]
SB 284 smokescreen for lawsuit to repeal Affordable Care Act
So much for the holiday season. Last week, Senate President Mitch Carmichael wasted no time introducing us to the mean season. At the behest of Attorney General […]
Effort to clean up state not dead. It’s still not even past
West Virginians born after the 1970s may never have heard of REAP, but they take for granted the environmental battles it won. The Rehabilitation Environmental Action Program, […]
Democrats’ registration drops as GOP’s picks up steam
The latest figures compiled by the Secretary of State’s Office show the precipitous decline of registered Democrats in the West Virginia continues. The data show that the […]
Thoughts and prayers not enough
Fort Worth faithful may feel a little more wary entering houses of worship, with events at West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement lingering in the […]
Dollar General part of Americana worth celebrating
TARRS, Pa. Five years ago, the plot of land where the Dollar General store sits on Glades Pike was just that: a plot of pastoral greenery located […]
Jan. 16 letters to the editor
Hiring Statler deserves praise for commission In response to Monday’s editorial, I say “Thank God! Yes, former Delegate Joe Statler’s selection by our bipartisan Monongalia County Commission […]
Do Canadians want to defer to Harry and Meghan?
One thing Canadians tend to be is sensible. And so it is surprising how many would consider making Prince Harry and his wife, the former Meghan Markle, […]
Jan. 15 letters to the editor
Bible says something about gathering to pray This is in response to the person who thinks people should exercise our “National Day of Prayer” at home or […]
