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After 50 Years, Strong Roots Help Grow Community Foundation

They say the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. What about 50 years ago? That would take us back to 1972 — the year the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley was founded. A small group of local businesspeople got together to try a new idea that had taken root in Charleston. As one ...

‘Red Wave’ Rolls in West Virginia

A red wave might not have crashed to shore nationwide after Tuesday's midterm elections, but two states definitely saw that red wave: Florida and West Virginia.In a way, Tuesday's unofficial election results were a win for both Gov. Jim Justice and the Republican-led West Virginia ...

Marshall Memo: School Levy Passes; and ‘The Nutcracker’ at John Marshall

Marshall County voters had the opportunity to cast ballots on 13 different issues this past Tuesday. Among those voters approved was the Marshall County Schools levy, which goes into effect July 1, 2023. During the next several months school officials will be busy as they finalize matters ...

Green Path Forward Begins With U.S. Mineral Production

From lithium to nickel to copper, the energy transition is driving a surge in mineral and metal demand. But while there’s growing recognition of the mineral supply challenge, there remains a disconnect between the scale of demand and what will be required to meet it. With the explosive ...

Some Musings on Election Eve

Tomorrow is the big day: Election Day. We political and state government reporters often look forward to elections. It's like taking the field as a football player at the beginning of the new season. But when we get to the final day, we're all just happy for it to be over ... then we start ...