At a membership-only bulk store over the weekend, the usual greeter was watching for more than patrons’ membership cards. She stood armed with a hand-sanitizer-soaked paper towel […]
Editorials
City budget an issue of public safety
Morgantown Fire Department Captain Gary Freshour said it best when he told city council, “In my house I have wants and I have needs. The city is […]
Gutted foster care bill not enough for struggling system
Since when was the solution to a crisis to take money away from fixing the problem? Apparently, the state Senate thinks the best way to handle our […]
Bible bill should not be priority for state Legislature
Of all the things for the Legislature to focus on, the Bible elective bill is not one of them. The Dominion Post does not support HB 4780, […]
Tell the Legislature to stop dragging its feet on insulin bill
Why have our legislators dragged their feet on passing a bill that can literally save lives? Four bills that would cap the price of insulin (two each […]
March is a time to reflect on women’s many contributions
Here’s a joke for you: What did Watson and Crick discover? Rosalind Franklin’s notes. While the tongue-in-cheek riddle may sound like it discredits Watson and Crick’s discovery […]
There might be light, yet, in the energy industry
Maybe we are the last ones to know. After all this trend has been going on for some time and we’re beginning to wonder if it’s just […]
Good ordinances can make all the better neighbors
You might say good city ordinances make good neighbors. In light of recent crowded meetings in the Greenmont neighborhood and City Council’s chambers, it appears Morgantown’s ordinances […]
It’s time the state let homeschooled students play, too
To play or not to play? That is the question. But it shouldn’t be one for kids The Senate passed SB 131, weeks ago, also known as […]
‘Mistakes’ part of life, but cover-ups get our attention
It’s not only people who make mistakes, it’s institutions, too. Institutions such as universities, churches, the military, sports, the police, corporations, nonprofits, agencies, even entire administrations and […]