As we’ve watched the Justice family’s creditors come knocking and their business assets sold off to cover debts, we’ve become increasingly concerned about how this financial drama could impact Jim […]
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The phantom campaigns of Joe Manchin
Current U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin recently changed his voter registration from Democrat to “unaffiliated” (aka, independent). This is noteworthy, though not surprising. Manchin has reiterated several times over the last […]
With solar veto, Justice put self ahead of state
Gov. Jim Justice went on a vetoing spree last week, shooting down the vaccine exemption bill but also killing the research funding for the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and solar power […]
United Way announces $1.4M campaign effort
Here are some of the people you meet on your way, every day: Such as the gent in the other lane who absently glanced over a second or two before […]
You need to know what Trump is saying
by Jackie Calmes Donald Trump famously benefited from billions in free media in his 2016 campaign — way too much, as some in the business later conceded. Back then he […]
United Way launches $1.3M campaign to help local programs
Honks of horns from cars and trucks filled the air Wednesday as drivers passed by United Way staff, board members and advocates on their morning commutes. The United Way of […]
BFS Companies adds $10,000 to YCF’s campaign
Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia Inc. (YCF) has announced a new endowment fund as part of its $1 Million Match Campaign. The BFS Addiction Prevention Fund was […]
United Way raises $1,217,449 during campaign
The United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties officially announced Tuesday that it had raised $1,217,449 during its 2023 Campaign. The announcement was made at the campaign wrap-up, which was […]
Some not-so-serious predictions for 2023
by Carl P. Leubsdorf Last year’s column successfully predicted Democratic Senate gains and a smaller-than-expected Republican House takeover. Here is our not-totally-serious forecast for 2023: JANUARY — Rep. Kevin McCarthy […]
Take steps to rein in the perpetual political campaign
One characteristic of American life distinguishes our country from all other democracies: Our political campaigns are never-ending. The moment one election cycle ends, the nation begins focusing on the next. […]
