Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Oct. 10, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. IN DEBATE, TRUMP SIGNALS AGGRESSIVE CLOSE TO CAMPAIGN The Republican leaves no doubt[Read More…]
Month: October 2016
Presidential Debate: Washington University in St. Louis offers extras
Advisers to Clinton, Trump to debate economic policies NOTE: As the eyes of the world turn to the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Washington University in St. Louis will play a prominent role in the national political conversation when it hosts a presidential debate tonight at 9 p.m. Economic advisers to presidential[Read More…]
More options for West Virginia voters mean no excuses
By Sasha Grishina Correspondent The Daily Atheneum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The United States will be deciding the foreseeable future of the world on Nov. 8. Yes, the world, for it is impossible to overestimate the significance of the U.S. in terms of international politics. West Virginia has done a couple[Read More…]
Column: W.Va. Gubernatorial Debate: A vague mess
From The Daily Athenaeum: By Brandon Ridgely Speaking for millennials, the televised debate Tuesday night gave us little reason to get excited about either candidate for governor of West Virginia. Both candidates, Liutenant Governor of West Virginia Bill Cole and businessman Jim Justice, took predictable paths when it came to[Read More…]
Trump, Clinton prepare for second debate, 9 p.m. tonight
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — All eyes are set on the second presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, to be held tonight, less than 30 days from the election. The debate Sunday will be a town-hall style event, broadcast on all major networks at 9 p.m. from Washington University in St.[Read More…]
Jim Justice discusses candidacy
By Courtney Harrison [email protected] WILLIAMSON, W.Va. – Jim Justice, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate, discussed the 2016 W.Va. governor’s race with the Williamson Daily News late Thursday. On Tuesday, the first debate between Democrat Jim Justice and Republican Bill Cole was held at the Clay Center in Charleston. Justice discussed the debate[Read More…]
Column: Justice’s debate falls flat
Christina Myer Editor The Parkersburg News & Sentinel During last week’s West Virginia gubernatorial debate in Charleston between Democrat businessman Jim Justice and Republican State Senate President Bill Cole, the differences between the two candidates were marked — and, in one way, surprising. Justice appeared to have spent the preceding[Read More…]
Rise in ‘met’ coal welcome change
By FRED PACE The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington HUNTINGTON – A recent upturn in the price of metallurgical coal is expected to spark new production and some additional employment in at least one smaller part of the beleaguered Appalachian coal industry. But how long the surge lasts remains to be seen.[Read More…]
Endorsement: Hillary Clinton is best prepared for the presidency
From the Bluefield Daily Telegraph: From its founding, America has been a beacon of light and liberty in a world often fraught with demagogues and dictators. Whether living in a big city or the hollows and hills of Appalachia, our national values eschewed government by bullies employing strong-arm tactics to[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Hillary Clinton best suited to be president
From the Times West Virginian of Fairmont: The choice West Virginians face in next month’s presidential election should not be based on problematic promises, including Donald Trump’s populist vow to return to the boom days of coal mining. Serious examination is required into the experience, knowledge and pragmatic record of[Read More…]
