Opinion

The Editorial category is a roundup of links to editorials and columns from West Virginia newspapers.

Giving teen a second chance

An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — It would have been easy for Steubenville High School football Coach Reno Saccoccia to say no when Ma’Lik Richmond asked to rejoin the team. But Saccoccia chose to give Richmond a second chance – and he should be supported in that.[Read More…]

No one should suffer alone, in silence from depression

An editorial from The Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — It might seem strange to start an editorial piece with a phone number. But it’s an important number. It’s the number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. It might also seem strange to be addressing such a serious topic nearly[Read More…]

Keystone Mine, protests raise questions for all

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On Friday, activists opposed to the mountain top removal mine near Kanawha State Forest delivered a petition of more than 4,000 signatures to Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin. Many who signed the petition, as well as those who came out last week to protest the mining, are vehemently[Read More…]

College students need to get smart on finances

An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — In the next few weeks, thousands of high school graduates in our region will begin their journey into higher education. Students are naturally worried about harder classes, making new friends and a whole new world of independence. But students and their families[Read More…]

Don’t allow Obama to alter tax code

An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register CHARLESTON, W.Va. — White House aides say President Barack Obama may use an executive order to crack down on what he has called “corporate deserters.” Incredibly, three members of Congress requested the action. The behavior that has angered some members of Congress and the[Read More…]

W.Va. officials should act on mental health issues

An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — For years, the care of those afflicted with mental illness in West Virginia has been oft criticized, especially in regard to state facilities. Complaints about inadequate and inappropriate care, poor facilities and lack of staff have plagued both the William R. Sharpe[Read More…]

Downtown living promotes revitalization

An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINTON, W.Va. — New stores and restaurants certainly help with the revitalization of downtown areas, but so do new residents. As cities across the country work to improve their city centers, the growth in the number of people living downtown is one of the barometers[Read More…]

No revenue rebound in sight for southern W.Va.

An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Coal miners, their families and ancillary business aren’t the only ones who will be devastated if Alpha Natural Resources follows through and does, in fact, lay off more than 1,100 surface miners in mid-October. In his monthly numbers report Monday, Secretary of[Read More…]

Other states receiving bigger bang on tourism

An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Every state is competing for tourism dollars and working hard to bring visitors to enjoy their attractions. But some states get a better return on their investment than others, The Washington Post reported recently. Unfortunately, West Virginia is at the back of the[Read More…]

Should West Virginia revive a tax-free holiday?

An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — As parents and students scurry about trying to prepare for the start of school next week, we’re left wondering whatever became of the tax-free holidays held from 2002 to 2004. Charleston Daily Mail Business Columnist Jared Hunt addressed the issue in[Read More…]

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