FAIRMONT – Before she became a public-school educator, Allyson Perry was a park ranger and Civil War interpreter at the Gettysburg battlefield. After that, Perry, who teaches West Virginia studies […]
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Elon Musk’s free speech absolutism is supremely flawed
by Adrian Wooldridge Hardly a day goes by without Elon Musk trumpeting his belief in the absolute importance of free speech. He insists that “moderation is a propaganda word for […]
Sept. 10 debate a crucial test for Harris
by Carl P. Leubsdorf Like Joe Biden last June, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris is the candidate with the most at stake when the two general election nominees appear together next […]
Governor, Legislature need to slow down on those tax cuts
The West Virginia Legislature and Gov. Jim Justice have been effective tax cutters. In 2023, the Legislature passed a bill reducing the state’s five marginal tax rates by 21.25%. That […]
WVU announces University Relations reorganization
West Virginia University University Relations is undergoing a reorganization to provide focus to critical university priorities of enrollment and communications strategy, following Tuesday’s announcement that Sharon Martin, chief marketing officer […]
Fentanyl, meth, crack seized in Westover drug bust
A Mon-Metro Drug Task Force operation recovered undisclosed quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine base (crack) from a residence in Westover earlier this week. On Tuesday, task force agents and […]
Core man jailed for allegedly killing dog with zip-tie
A Monongalia County man has been charged with felony animal cruelty for torturing or killing an animal after he allegedly strangled his dog to death with a zip-tie at the beginning […]
Meet the woman who gave the Great Danes to the University of Albany
Kathleen Fox knows a great coast when she sees one. That’s why the retired social researcher and full-time watercolorist spends her time in Maine these days. Just like the waves […]
Trump backing IVF a distraction from the real issue
When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and a half-century of settled abortion rights two years ago, Donald Trump said it would be bad for Republicans. He obviously […]
Bibi’s conflicts of interest hurt Israel
by Marc Champion There’s no job on earth less attractive than being a head of state forced to decide between cutting a hostage deal with terrorists that risks encouraging repetition, […]
