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Remember the Book It! program that kept many of us interested in reading through our formative years? It is still alive and well — turning 40 this year, as a matter of fact, and has spun off into supporting a National Young Readers’ Week each November.
As we get closer and closer to the holiday season, stress rises—more in women than in men according to the American Psychological Association (APA). Women, they say, tend to carry the heavier part of the holiday load—planning activities, shopping, cooking and more. That is not to say that me…
I start this opinion piece saying first and foremost that I am a fully committed supporter of law enforcement officers who, I know, face challenges in their jobs each and every day. However, I believe that, despite the fact that the job has driven many officers to have a pessimistic outlook,…
On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day or the eleventh month 106 years ago, the hostilities of World War I came (for the most part) to an end. But though it was billed as the war to end all wars, American troops have continued to put their lives on the line for the rest of us and the world…
Forget for a moment about those who hope to score political points by showing off their deep concern for the wellbeing of babies and children, most West Virginians are truly concerned with ensuring ALL Mountain State kids are happy, healthy and safe. We just don’t always know what we can do …
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I often wonder, when it takes months to get an appointment with a doctor or for a test that is medically required, if we are a more unhealthy people group than ever or if there are just not en…
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With the historic election behind us, now is a good time to reflect on the message and what it means. Let’s start with the theme song for the Donald Trump campaign, Lee Greenwood’s, “Proud to …
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While the results remain unofficial until county commissioners begin their canvassing work, it looks like West Virginia’s voter turnout for the 2024 general election last week nearly broke the…
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Have you ever thanked your feet? Do you even think about your feet, except maybe when they hurt? Think of all they go through in a 24-hour period. Depending on how old you are, that‘s a lot of…
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Election Day is Tuesday, beginning at 6:30 a.m. and ending at 7:30 p.m. And it feels like a long way to get to this point.
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I recently had two visits to Jefferson County Hospital. For a man of 79 years who has never spent an overnight in a hospital for any reason, that in itself was unusual. The first trip was rout…
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We are in a very crucial time of democracy. Whether you are a registered Democrat, Republican, Conservative, Liberal or Independent this year in November it is extremely important for you to v…
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Across the Mountain State, United Way organizations provide resources and support for those who are vulnerable and in need. In a state like ours, that means there are a LOT of people who rely …
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Beginning Tuesday, we are a week out from the end of the 2024 general election. And also Tuesday, voters will finally get their first side-by-side comparison of the two major party candidates …
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Eastern Panhandlers––we have an obligation, not only to the over 1.5 million of our fellow West Virginians who live outside of the Panhandle, but also to the next generation of us who will be …
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In 1994, Republicans won a sweeping victory that cost Democrats control of the House and Senate for the first time in 40 years. Republicans took an eye-popping 54 seats, leading many to conclu…
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When one considers Donald Trump’s Cabinet selections announced thus far, there are a few themes that emerge.
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Donald Trump’s foreign policy was, during his first term, not only successful; it was the most successful foreign policy of any president since Ronald Reagan. Yet thanks to their animus for Tr…
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Here’s a pop quiz: When can an Army colonel overrule the Secretary of Defense? It happened last week for probably the first time in modern history. The short answer is: Even in the military, t…
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The Left is hysterical over the prospect of a Trump administration in charge of the nation’s health policy.
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It turns out that everyone underestimated how a proposal for mass deportations could bring Americans together.
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On a recent CNN panel, a Republican strategist cited a random article from last June about liberals having established a “resistance” to a Trump second term.
