By Jina Belcher Executive Director, New River Gorge Regional Development Authority The City of Beckley is close to ratifying a change in municipal government led by a City Manager, and as both a citizen of Beckley and Executive Director of New River Gorge Regional Development Authority, serving Beckley-Raleigh County, I[Read More…]
Opinion
The Editorial category is a roundup of links to editorials and columns from West Virginia newspapers.
Opinion: Have Courage
By Greg Kozera, Shale Crescent USA The senior captains of our high school soccer team had a dream this year to win a third consecutive State Championship. When teaching leadership, we don’t tell our leaders what to dream. We do challenge them to dream high. The captains’ dream wasn’t unexpected.[Read More…]
Opinion: For West Virginians, Paper Healthcare Information is a Must
By Jennifer Brown, president, West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services There’s a reason we say that West Virginia is “Almost Heaven.” Our state’s wild and wonderful mountains and hollows are what make it special, and it’s why so many people are proud to call it home. As we[Read More…]
Opinion: In these uncertain times throughout the world, the United States must focus on peace
By Mac Warner, W.Va. Secretary of State President George Washington said, “To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving the peace.” Ever since the Garden of Eden and the Apple Tree, humankind has been infected with sin. When souls get consumed by sin, evil is[Read More…]
Column: Tax Credits for Energy Audits
By Charlotte Lane, chair, Public Service Commission of West Virginia I’ve talked with you in the past with suggestions to help control rising energy costs. I’m delving back into that important subject again, but with a different twist. By the way, I appreciate you taking the time to read my[Read More…]
Opinion: Elected Officials Should Focus On Fair Regulations, Full Permitting Reform
By Justin Williams, director, Affiliated Construction Trades WV CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s probably well known, and it shouldn’t need to be said, but West Virginians just want to be able to go to work and do their jobs. What they don’t need is to worry about an overburdened agency slowing[Read More…]
Opinion: The Look of Leadership
By Greg Kozera, Shale Crescent USA Lynnda and I thank everyone for their prayers and well wishes for her recovery. We know prayer is powerful. Pain from the 6-inch incision on her breast where the mass was removed has been minimal. She describes it as discomfort not pain. At home[Read More…]
Opinion: West Virginia businesses can help fight human trafficking in the state
By Mac Warner, W.Va. Secretary of State On October 10th, the WV Secretary of State’s Office officially launched West Virginia Businesses Against Trafficking (WVBAT). WVBAT is a statewide coalition of businesses and business owners who will use their storefronts and facilities to raise awareness of the state’s “You Can” campaign against human trafficking. To understand the role WVBAT plays in[Read More…]
Opinion: Charleston Area Medical Center is at the center of medical education
By David L. Ramsey President and CEO of Vandalia Health When you come to a hospital in central or southern West Virginia, your providers may include doctors, nurses, radiology techs, ultrasound technicians, pharmacists, phlebotomists and other health care professionals. Many of these folks received their clinical training at CAMC. Each[Read More…]
Tips for Energy Efficiency Day
By Charlotte Lane Chair, West Virginia Public Service Commission October 5 is Energy Efficiency Day. Here at the Public Service Commission, we want to help you find ways to save energy every day. Before we can begin to practice energy efficiency, we need to understand the ways we use energy.[Read More…]
