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Opinion

Moving West Virginia Forward

Editorials

If Gov. Patrick Morrisey is looking for a West Virginia comeback, it’s a good indication he understands the struggle has been overwhelming for far too long and hope is still hard to come by for too many Mountain State residents. But during his State of the State address Wednesday, Morrisey ...

Keeping Downtown Development Going

Editorials

A major downtown construction project’s return to the front burner for the city of Wheeling is fantastic news for its future. At its most recent meeting Wheeling City Council had its first reading of an ordinance that would allow the city to spend $59,000 on M&G Architects and ...

Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy, Now More Than Ever

Local Columns

The following are remarks Vincent deGeorge has written in accepting an award from the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee. I am honored and humbled to be receiving recognition from our MLK Committee, and compelled by the weight & responsibility attached to the legacy of Rev. Dr. King to live ...

Tobacco Use Still an Issue in West Virginia

Editorials

The start of “political season” in many states brings with it a host of studies and reports filled with data that could inform legislative decision-making. Among them is another WalletHub study: “The Real Cost of Smoking by State (2026.)” In West Virginia, it may come as a surprise to ...

The Hospital Factor in West Virginia’s Economic Future

Local Columns

As Chair of the West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA) Board of Trustees, I want to commend Governor Morrisey and the West Virginia Legislature for their leadership and focus on job growth and economic development as the legislative session begins. From my perspective, working at the ...

Pats on the Back

Editorials

- To Ohio County Schools Assessment and Federal Programs Director Walt Saunders, who was named Friday as the new superintendent of Hancock County Schools. - To Cameron High School graduate Ian Bush, a 184-pound wrestler at West Virginia University who was named WVU’s Athlete of the Week ...