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High Points of the Valley

* Grassroots, community groups willing to work hard and stick with a goal CAN make a difference. The Historic Harmar Bridge Company in Marietta is proof, as the group celebrated earlier this month receiving a $950,000 grant toward the initial engineering and design work for the swing span of ...

Broadband: Bickering and inaction are slowing progress

There’s nothing quite like listening to bureaucrats and corporate representatives bicker while something of vital importance to ordinary citizens hangs in the balance. But that’s just what happened last week when West Virginia Public Service Chairwoman Charlotte Lane had to call out ...

Road Safety: Secure your cargo before hitting the road

Getting ready to load up the family vehicle for a long trip? Maybe spring cleaning got a little out of control and now you’ve got a lot of stuff to haul away. Maybe you’re gearing up to take a child to college. There are any number of reasons our vehicles can get loaded down, but earlier ...

Health Right: Mobile kitchen is a good first step

West Virginia Health Right is on the move. Three mobile units now allow the agency to provide a dental clinic, a medical clinic and now a teaching kitchen to communities in even the most remote corners of the state. With the most recent addition, the non-profit will be able to travel to parts ...

Revenue: Vigilance is key against fraud and abuse

Mirroring the landscape of the state itself, monthly tax collection figures can be a matter of ups and downs in West Virginia. The trick is for state officials not to go overboard when there are ups and not to be surprised when there are downs. Last month, we got an “April surprise” in ...

Economy: West Virginia needs to be more welcoming

Gov. Patrick Morrisey has been on quite a tour over the past few weeks as he signs legislation, makes important announcements and listens in communities all over the state. Here’s hoping he is using those visits to gain an honest understanding of where West Virginia stands against our ...