An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Not so many years ago, the greatest crime concern for most of us was a home or auto break-in. But with the growth of online commerce and a steady stream of data breeches and computer scams, the landscape has changed. A recent[Read More…]
Opinion
The Editorial category is a roundup of links to editorials and columns from West Virginia newspapers.
The Times West Virginian: Amendment to help Scouts keep Summit busy deserves support
— *** Newspaper Endorsements 2014 ***— FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) hopes to bring major activities to southern West Virginia and boost business in the state. The stage is the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Fayette County, a 10,600-acre property situated adjacent to the New River Gorge[Read More…]
The Exponent Telegram: Capito best suited for seat in U.S. Senate
— *** Newspaper Endorsements 2014 ***— CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — When West Virginians go to the polls to vote in the General Election — either through early voting or on Nov. 4 — there is one certainty: In the U.S. Senate race, if either of the major parties’ candidate wins, she[Read More…]
Corridor H key to unlocking state’s future
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Corridor H is more than just another highway, it is one of the keys to North Central West Virginia’s economic future. And recent announcements have given hope that the project will be finished sooner rather than later. Corridor H Authority officials[Read More…]
Tennant breaks election law
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — A serious infringement of West Virginia election law was committed this week by the chief enforcer of such rules, Secretary of State Natalie Tennant. That raises the question of whether Tennant is qualified to continue in her current position. It certainly[Read More…]
We can redeem past behavior
An editorial from The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — It’s been a long week in The Daily Athenaeum Newsroom. Whenever riots like these take place we have our hands full. It’s been almost two years since the last big riot. After a win against Texas, WVU was a real national[Read More…]
Libertarian ideas merit discussion
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Three of the five candidates for the U.S. Senate from West Virginia are under no illusions about winning the election. They know they have no chance of prevailing. Rep. Shelley Capito, R-W.Va., is virtually certain to win the Senate seat. In[Read More…]
W.Va. Public Service Commission overregulates
An editorial from the Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: “No other state regulates (name regulated industry here) as extensively as West Virginia.” Now that’s a shocker. The experts who did the efficiency audit for the state school system reported that they[Read More…]
The Dominion Post: Capito gets nod in Senate race
— *** Newspaper Endorsements 2014 ***— MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Dominion Post endorses Shelley Moore Capito for U.S. Senate with exception. Capito ’s experience in Congress and her knowledge of domestic matters and foreign policy give her the tools needed to accomplish much on behalf of West Virginia. If she prevails Nov. 4, she[Read More…]
Big Republican win would make huge difference
An editorial from The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Very few of those who will cast ballots in the Nov. 4 election were even born the last time the West Virginia Legislature was not controlled by the Democrat Party. Dominance by that party in Mountain State politics has become virtually a[Read More…]