One of the biggest battles of the cold war with the Soviet Union occurred not on the battlefield but on the ice of a smallish hockey rink in the quiet village of Lake Placid, New York. Forty-six years ago, a group of young men, the youngest ever sent to the Olympics by the United States, ...
Del. David McCormick, R-Monongalia, chose a soft target with his Vape Safety Act 鈥� House Bill 5437 鈥� perhaps hoping state House of Delegates committee members would not look too carefully at the language he wielded or be affected by the dog whistles he was blowing. First, it is important ...
There is good reason House Bill 5168 passed out of the House of Delegates without a single vote against on Monday. It is one of the very few, genuine no-brainers to come before lawmakers in recent years. HB 5168 would establish a permanent funding stream for EMS workers across the state 鈥� ...
With the passing of a civil rights giant such as the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, this Black History Month took on even greater importance. It was a reminder that so many who fought for so much have left us 鈥� and that understanding our history is perhaps more important than ever. In this era ...
An Afternoon to Remember During the years when the country was peaceful, many celebrities made the lecture and concert circuits for a reasonable fee. One of the unforgettable visits to town was that of the great American humorist, Will Rogers. His appearance and lecture in the auditorium ...
Maybe I鈥檓 reading too much into it, but on first glance it sure seems like both the Senate and House Finance Committees are sending messages to Gov. Patrick Morrisey. Perhaps the message is this: You can have a 10% personal income tax cut, or you can have the Hope Scholarship educational ...
