After a bout with COVID-19, Gov. Jim Justice is back in the saddle and once again leading his COVID briefings. We’re glad to hear the governor is feeling much better. […]
Editorials
What it means for everyone to have the freedom to vote
The Senate is now considering the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. There’s a lot of talk of what these bills could mean for […]
Sec. Warner spreading conspiracies
It’s shameful that West Virginia’s top election official is repeating debunked conspiracy theories and circulating misinformation. We will address the misinformation in Secretary of State Mac Warner’s recent essay, which […]
City’s decisions seem retaliatory
“Perception is reality. If you are perceived to be something, you might as well be it, because that’s the truth in people’s minds.” — Steve Young, former professional football player […]
Consider before lifting nuclear ban
The West Virginia Legislature will be considering lifting the state’s nuclear energy ban this session. If images of Chernobyl, Three-Mile Island and Fukushima flashed through your mind, you are not […]
Secretive ‘science facility’ seems like a major polluter
Usually, when a new business or industry makes its home around Morgantown, local politicians and business advocates are positively abuzz, talking to anyone who will listen and promoting the area’s […]
The Fourth Estate: Free press’ check on government
The news media is often called the Fourth Estate. It is not an official part of government, but it is an important element of our country’s system of checks and […]
W.Va. can’t wait for a ‘rainy day’
For Fiscal Year 2022 (which began July 1, 2021), West Virginia’s revenue collections are $394 million above estimates so far. In fact, just this past December alone, tax revenue was […]
Downtown seeing a renaissance
It looks like Downtown Morgantown is experiencing its own little renaissance. The Warner Theater is under renovation, Apothecary Ale House will be taking over an old bank building and Morgantown’s […]
Economic opportunity found in the stars
West Virginia tourism just got a boost: Watoga State Park in Pocahontas County just earned a Dark Sky Park designation from the International Dark-Sky Association. According to the IDA, a […]
