By Hoppy Kercheval The opening sentences of Robin Davis’s letter of resignation last week as a State Supreme Court Justice read as follows: “I deliver this statement […]
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Gov. Justice, not the media, damaging state’s image
By Hoppy Kercheval With Gov. Jim Justice, there is frequently an element of the peculiar. There certainly was Monday when Justice called a news conference to say […]
‘The court must have the confidence of the public’
By Hoppy Kercheval Former West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Menis Ketchum availed himself of what he must have believed was one of the perks of the position […]
Death rate from opioids still rising, but more slowly
By Hoppy Kercheval Maybe, just maybe, the number of deaths from opioid addiction in West Virginia is beginning to slow down. Mid-year figures released by the West […]
President speaks for our country, not just himself
By Hoppy Kercheval The words spoken by the leader of the free world matter. Just a few utterances can impact economies, trigger conflict or resolve differences. An […]
Robert C. Byrd once eyed a Supreme Court seat
By Hoppy Kercheval The biggest story nationally now is President Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. The Senate is divided […]
Impeachment proceedings not to be taken lightly
By Hoppy Kercheval The West Virginia House of Delegates voted unanimously to begin impeachment proceedings against indicted state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry. House Resolution 201 is […]
Hiking PEIA wage tiers helps, but hard work ahead
By Hoppy Kercheval In February, Gov. Jim Justice issued a freeze on Public Employee Insurance Agency premiums and out-of-pocket costs. The freeze was in response to pressure […]
Loughry’s tone on corruption needs final chapter
By Hoppy Kercheval, WV Metronews One of the books in my office that I reference often is by Allen Loughry. “Don’t Buy Another Vote. I Won’t Pay […]
Will the team with most players on the field win?
By Hoppy Kercheval Last week, the NFL released its new policy to try to resolve the National Anthem controversy. Players can choose to stay in the locker […]