By Robert Byers “Liberals don’t know anything about guns.” I’ve heard that stereotype more than a few times in my life, and more so in the months since the massacre at Newtown, Conn. Like most stereotypes, it’s a twisted view of reality, repeated by people trying to prop up their[Read More…]
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State Superintendent of Schools: A Nationwide Search
By Charles McElwee I want to share with you what I believe should be the State’s No. 1 priority for achieving a bold and comprehensive review, and possible reformation, of the State’s public school system. It is that the West Virginia Board of Education (“State Board”), with the requested assistance[Read More…]
RCBI creates robotics workforce training program to meet needs of 21st Century manufacturing
CHARLESTON — FANUC Robotics America Inc. Tuesday (April 30) unveiled details of a Certified Education Robot Training Program during announcement of a new partnership with the Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing (RCBI). During Tuesday’s event at the Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) in Charlesotn, FANUC showcased the[Read More…]
President’s Pen – April 24, 2013
From the President’s Pen — Sorry that I haven’t written lately, but much work needs to be accomplished each week on getting into print and getting circulated our West Virginia newspapers. Plus, if you aren’t feeling that well anyway, it makes our journalist jobs even harder. But, the “blood, sweat[Read More…]
Antique show set for May 3-4
CARLISLE, Pa. — It’s been said that beautiful glassware adds sparkle to home décor. Organizers of the Eastern National Antiques Show and Sale ask what better place to find those missing pieces or starter pieces than at the ENASS event May 3 and 4, at the Carlisle Expo Center in[Read More…]
Legislative Roundup – April 24
CHARLESTON — Both the extended budget session and a special session called by the governor to handle some loose ends left handing at the end of the 60-day regular 2013 session of the West Virginia Legislature were wrapped up quickly here last week. The special legislative session concluded Thursday, April[Read More…]
Power drops first game of road series
Charleston 4 West Virginia 2 OVERALL RECORD: 8-11 CHARLESTON, SC — West Virginia Power and Charleston RiverDogs take the field at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park this morning – Wednesday, April 24 – at 11:05 for the second game of this road trip. The Power will send Tyler Glasnow to[Read More…]
Beri Fox: Op-Ed on Manufacturing Jobs
West Virginia is poised to make a major comeback in manufacturing jobs, and affordable, domestic energy will play a key role in that resurgence. Our company, Marble King in Paden City, is currently one of just four glass manufacturers in the Mountain State, a place that once saw 240 companies[Read More…]
Afraid of fracking? Not fracking is what we should fear.
By Greg Kozera Recently I got a call from some college students. They asked, “Can you tell us about fracking?” “Sure.” I responded. “But why do you want to know?” “They are going to frack under our college and we’re scared.” They answered. So I told them what I tell[Read More…]
Legislative Roundup – April 14
By Tom Miller PressNet Reporter CHARLESTON — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s proposed legislation to combat the problem of overcrowded state prisons and regional jails (SB371) received final approval prior to adjournment of the 2013 regular session of the West Virginia Legislature here last Saturday night. The bill had been amended[Read More…]
