An editorial from the Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — We’re a strong supporter of the right of West Virginians to legally and responsibly own and use firearms. That includes the ability to obtain a state license to carry a concealed deadly weapon (pistols or revolvers). That process involves applying[Read More…]
Opinion
The Editorial category is a roundup of links to editorials and columns from West Virginia newspapers.
Bill to exempt concealed carry permits is First Amendment issue
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — A bill submitted to the West Virginia Legislature would change the state’s concealed weapon carry law to exempt records of permit holders from the public record. The bill, with bipartisan support, is being co-sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Unger, Senate President[Read More…]
Wanted: Better approach to preventing hazing
An editorial from the Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A third arrest was made Friday in connection with a hazing incident within the West Virginia University chapter of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. A 19-year-old Phi Kappa Psi pledge and WVU student was allegedly injured during a hazing incident Nov.[Read More…]
Developer’s vision boosted Clarksburg economy
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Those with vision of business developments often find it difficult for others to see what they see. That definitely could be said of the late James D. LaRosa, who took two plots of land, abandoned after being stripped of coal reserves,[Read More…]
OP-ED: Legislation supports natural gas development
West Virginia’s elected officials showed great leadership in 2011 when they made our state the first in the Appalachian Basin to pass comprehensive legislation that provided stability to companies that were considering investing in natural gas resources. With reasonable regulations in place, West Virginia has experienced a significant boost from[Read More…]
‘Technicalities’ should not aid drunk drivers
An editorial from The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Intoxicated drivers are a menace to the traveling public. Police, prosecutors and the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles should not be prevented by loopholes and technicalities in the law from getting drunks off the road. State Supreme Court justices apparently agree.[Read More…]
Bolster People’s Right to Know
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Too often, politicians publicly proclaim their allegiance to principles of open government, then privately do all they can to keep constituents in the dark. Combatting that requires vigilance on the part of the people and those officials who still consider themselves[Read More…]
The Charleston Gazette speaks out for the public’s right to know about concealed weapons permits
Secret: Hidden pistols In the past, researchers estimated that only about 1 percent of Americans carry loaded pistols hidden in their pockets. Yet this tiny group has enormous political power. Rural, conservative legislators are terrified of the gun lobby, giving it whatever it wants. West Virginia’s laws are so loose[Read More…]
Must a snow day be a non-instructional day?
An editorial from the Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s been a tough winter for school systems in West Virginia. Multiple snow days. Mix in a week of water crisis for many school systems and you’ve got a formula for not reaching the required 180 days of instruction. Fewer[Read More…]
Braxton player holds world record set in 1960
A column by Mickey Furfari for the Times West Virginian MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Did you ever wonder what is the all-time highest number of points scored in a boys’ high school basketball game? Thanks to friend Dr. Larry Schwab, I found out who set the world record, and retired attorney[Read More…]
