In last Thursday’s Braxton Democrat-Central, we published what we thought was a historical based article on the community of Corley. As duly noted in an Editor’s Note, attached to the[Read More…]
Opinion
The Editorial category is a roundup of links to editorials and columns from West Virginia newspapers.
Thanksgiving…
Well, we survived… the scales verify it, unfortunately! If that is any indication, the holiday meal was a great success. I have often commented in this space about the family[Read More…]
Another trip around the sun…
Where has this year gone? I can ask that question on multiple fronts. Here we are just a mere 6 newspapers from the end of another year. Of course, Thanksgiving[Read More…]
Times have changed…
As I approach my 74th birthday, you don’t have to explain to me how things have changed over the years. I’m old, but my memory is still good. Recently I[Read More…]
West Virginia is # 2 …
I get a lot of things that cross my desk. The majority wind up in the trash can, however, I do read most of them, if time allows. While the[Read More…]
Issues…
Issues… An important issue came to light last week when a news release from the State Treasurer’s office came out to clarify who was eligible for the Hope Scholarship. State[Read More…]
Another blow to the state’s educational system…
I received a rather disturbing news release this week from the West Virginia Professional Charter School Board. The piece detailed a $12.3 million federal grant to expand charter schools in[Read More…]
Hope this is not a typical Monday…
We had a pretty good weekend. Got the boats out of the water and celebrated Bob Smith’s birthday. I hope that was not the highlight of my week. Before I[Read More…]
Opinion: Charleston Area Medical Center is at the center of medical education
By David L. Ramsey President and CEO of Vandalia Health When you come to a hospital in central or southern West Virginia, your providers may include doctors, nurses, radiology techs,[Read More…]
Opinion: West Virginia is winning
Mitch Carmichael Cabinet Secretary, West Virginia Department of Economic Development I am writing to share the good news that West Virginia is winning! Our state is scoring incredible economic development[Read More…]