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To cut or not to cut is now the question

We now have nearly two weeks until lawmakers gather for the Sept. 30 special session to pass Gov. Jim JusticeÀÏ˾»úÖ±²¥™s 5% cut in personal income tax rates, and at this point IÀÏ˾»úÖ±²¥™m just not sure it can pass. That doesnÀÏ˾»úÖ±²¥™t mean it wonÀÏ˾»úÖ±²¥™t pass. There is certainly time for the governorÀÏ˾»úÖ±²¥™s advisors ...

Political Odds and Ends in West Virginia

With all of the headlines about Gov. Jim JusticeÀÏ˾»úÖ±²¥™s many ÀÏ˾»úÖ±²¥ debts coming due and the near-auction of the historic Greenbrier Resort, youÀÏ˾»úÖ±²¥™d think this would affect JusticeÀÏ˾»úÖ±²¥™s popularity going into the final two months of the general election for U.S. Senate. Yet, as it turns out, no ...

Parents on Frontlines in Fight Against Online Threats

A new school year is underway for children in West Virginia, many of whom have their own smartphone. By age 11, about half of the kids in America have one of these powerful devices so that they may stay connected with friends and family. However, smartphones also create the opportunity for ...

Brown Right Pick for Ohioans

Editor, News-Register: In our region of the Ohio Valley, like many in Eastern and Southeastern Ohio, communities rely on manufacturers like Cleveland Cliffs and their former Weirton, WV tin mill for good paying union jobs. When the mill was idled back in April, it left hundreds of workers, ...

John Marshall High School To Induct 8 Into Hall of Fame

Seven athletes and one coach have been selected by committee members for the John Marshall High School Hall of Fame. This is the fourth year for the HOF and with the current inductees will bring the total number to 38. Cindy Lawther, Coach Cindy retired this past June after 47 years ...