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Armstead: Justice leaves behind a strong legacy

“He set an example of honesty, integrity, faith and service that was second to none. He was an example of leadership with grace, a man who had a deep faith in God, and loved his family with all of his heart.” Those words from State Senate President Randy E. Smith, R-Preston, must be close ...

Overreach: Morrisey goes too far by ignoring the law

“The President cannot decide major economic and political questions, or significantly alter the balance of power between the states and federal government, without clear authorization from Congress.” Those are the words of then-West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey back in 2021, ...

Wise Choice: Consulting role would be good for Gee

Ohio State University isn’t letting its former President E. Gordon Gee rest for long, after his departure as president of West Virginia University. They’ve asked him to return to Columbus for a one-year consulting role. According to a report by The Columbus Dispatch, that role will ...

High Points of the Valley

* This year’s Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two-Mile Race included 172 more participants than it had the year before. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities headed downtown to take part in an event that brings volunteers and supporting partners from all corners of ...

Economy: Lawmakers ignoring the real problems

While some are able to find numbers that show positive things happening for the economy, here in West Virginia, the reality is a little less pleasant. Some key indicators are downright disturbing. Workforce participation is steadily dropping. Unemployment is increasing. “These numbers are ...

Opioids: McCuskey’s efforts are encouraging

As West Virginians have waded through the battle against the substance abuse epidemic over the past several years, it has become clear there is fault to find at many levels — from “legal” drug dealers masquerading as doctors to pharmaceutical industry giants. That is, of course, in ...