For all the focus on this year’s presidential contest, the struggle for control of Congress could be as consequential, or more so. Much depends, too, on whether the legislative branch […]
Opinion
Take advantage of early voting
Wednesday marks the official start of the general election here in West Virginia, as voters can hit the polls starting at 9 a.m. There are four polling locations — the […]
Improve communication between Monongalia County and VFDs
At a time when communities throughout the state are struggling to staff volunteer fire departments, the last thing Monongalia County residents need is for county commissioners to stop communicating with […]
Finding WVU’s next president
The search for West Virginia University President E. Gordon Gee’s successor is officially underway. The committee tasked with finding the university’s next president has issued a 52-page leadership profile highlighting […]
Don’t forget what makes U.S. great
America’s political rancor and government dysfunction too often disguise better news: We continue to live in an era of astonishing technological advances. One was on display Sunday as SpaceX successfully […]
National Guard deployed to help
West Virginia residents wishing they could be doing more to help those affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton can take some comfort knowing the Mountain State is sending some of […]
Honoring a true West Virginia icon
During last week’s special session of the West Virginia Legislature, lawmakers carved out time to honor someone important not only to the state, but to the country.They passed a resolution […]
Growing number of HIV cases must be addressed
West Virginia’s substance abuse epidemic (and, according to some public health officials, lawmakers’ response to it) has led to an increase in the number of HIV cases here as well.Particularly […]
Tax giveaways could make ’24 election very expensive ever
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are in a bidding war for votes, and it isn’t pretty. After the Vice President pitched a Medicare home healthcare entitlement, Mr. Trump countered by […]
Remember to register — and vote
Election day in West Virginia is just around the corner.Registered voters can turn out at the polls on Nov. 5 to vote for president, West Virginia’s next governor (either Republican […]
