Adorned in military-pattern camouflage from head to toe, David Johnson stood in front of a packed courthouse in Letcher County this week and proclaimed his support for a local resolution to designate Letcher County a “2nd Amendment Sanctuary.” The crowd roared in support as Johnson ended his speech, as it […]
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Regional Reaction To Iran: Ohio Valley Lawmakers Split On U.S. Killing Of Iranian Commander
This is a developing story and may be updated as more information is available. Congressional members around the Ohio Valley offered mixed reactions to the U.S. airstrike that killed one of Iran’s top military officers and pushed the two countries closer to war. Most statements from regional lawmakers pointed to Iranian […]
Read MoreFact-check: Is Jim Justice the First West Virginia Governor to Fight For Teacher Pay Raises?
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, facing a competitive Republican primary in 2020, recently introduced an ad touting his accomplishments in office, including a focus on K-12 education. The ad, released in a Dec. 4 tweet, features several West Virginians reading off a series of scripted accomplishments from Justice’s tenure. One of […]
Read MoreGovernor’s Office Posts Summary Of DMAPS Investigation Into Nazi Salute Photo, Announces New Firings
Gov. Jim Justice has announced additional firings following an investigation into a class photo of West Virginia corrections officer trainees giving an apparent Nazi salute. Those firings, which include a class trainer and the entire cadet class, come after initial firings and suspensions were announced earlier this month. A summary of […]
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Commentary: Successful Rural Development Means Fighting Addiction
I recently had the honor of attending the grand opening of the newest Volunteers of America Recovery Community Center in Manchester, Kentucky. This is only the fourth of its kind in Kentucky and offers a safe, welcoming place for those battling addiction. Kentucky has been hit hard by illicit drug […]
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