http://www.timeswv.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:19:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/editorials/local_story_324031956.html http://www.timeswv.com/editorials/local_story_324031956.html Fairmont Senior High School is now one-quarter the way through to a state championship.That victory over Parkersburg South last week was an excellent one. The Polar Bears showed strong offense when it was needed in the final quarter and shut the Patriots down — prevailing by a two-touchdown margin, 35-21. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:10:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/editorials/local_story_323031123.html http://www.timeswv.com/editorials/local_story_323031123.html The Marion County Christmas Toy Shop is not a substitute for Christmas. But it is an attempt to provide gifts for underprivileged children in Marion County who otherwise might not be receiving any.That, in a nutshell, is what the Christmas Toy Shop is all about. It’s a venture on behalf of Marion County churches, community leaders and schools to help make Christmas more joyful for everyone. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:19:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/editorials/local_story_322001950.html http://www.timeswv.com/editorials/local_story_322001950.html Sen. Robert C. Byrd is still setting records.Most people certainly are aware that Byrd is already the longest serving senator in United States history. But today he reaches yet another milestone in his long and distinguished career. Today he becomes the longest serving member of Congress in history. He surpassed Carl Hayden when one combines his terms in the U. S. Senate as well as in the House of Representatives. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:12:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/editorials/local_story_319031303.html http://www.timeswv.com/editorials/local_story_319031303.html Consumers always welcome news about price reductions.With the winter heating season upon us, they’ll get to keep a bit more of their money over the coming months. Dominion Hope and Equitable Gas Co., which serve customers in North Central West Virginia, have both reduced their rates because of lower prices for natural gas. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:11:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/editorials/local_story_319031233.html http://www.timeswv.com/editorials/local_story_319031233.html Are you making a list? Checking it twice?You might be checking it three times this year ... can’t overlook any bad behavior this year. Times are tight.And you know it’s bad when Wal-Mart has got it rough. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:04:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/editorials/local_story_317030510.html http://www.timeswv.com/editorials/local_story_317030510.html The North Central West Virginia Airport is seeking to break the 10,000-passenger total by the end of the year.Now where have we heard that statement before?You’re right. Last year the Benedum Airport Authority was seeking the same thing. And for good reason. If the goal is achieved, the Federal Aviation Administration will grant the airport $1 million in federal development funds. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:32:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/editorials/local_story_316043302.html http://www.timeswv.com/editorials/local_story_316043302.html Recently, the Times West Virginian ran a poll question on its Web site asking readers what they felt could bring this nation out of recession.Overwhelmingly, those readers said that time was the only thing that would help the economy. Time heals all wounds, it’s true, even financial ones.But it isn’t just time alone that will heal financial wounds — it is time that allows some programs put in place to work. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:19:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/editorials/local_story_315052003.html http://www.timeswv.com/editorials/local_story_315052003.html In September of 2005 on the first day of school, a high school teacher in Little Rock did something that should not be forgotten. On the first day of school, she removed all of the desks out of her classroom. When the first-period kids entered the room, there were no desks.“Where are our desks?” asked her students. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:55:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/editorials/local_story_314015604.html http://www.timeswv.com/editorials/local_story_314015604.html Every so often, someone sitting in a big-city office with nothing better to do, often media types with an agenda or an ax to grind, will take a shot at West Virginia, bringing up old stereotypes that ultimately reveal their own ignorance. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:51:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/editorials/local_story_312045147.html http://www.timeswv.com/editorials/local_story_312045147.html While national economic experts predict that this country is coming out of The Great Recession, we all know there will be aftershocks for fiscal years to come.And while West Virginia has fared better than most states when it comes to budget deficits, administration cutbacks and unemployment, it was bound to happen that the state would see some kind of effect from the worst economic storm the nation has seen in decades. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:50:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/editorials/local_story_312045109.html http://www.timeswv.com/editorials/local_story_312045109.html Too many cooks in the kitchen spoil the sauce.Too many pundits on the news confuses the viewers.How are we going to make it out of this recession? It was just a bit more than a year ago, way back in 2008, that the economy started to sour. And then it was pretty rotten. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:06:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/editorials/local_story_310040639.html http://www.timeswv.com/editorials/local_story_310040639.html The following is a resolution passed recently by the Marion County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.On occasion, the Times West Virginian runs guest editorials written by other newspapers or groups other than the newspaper’s editorial board members. Whenever those guest editorials appear, there is always a disclaimer included that says the piece does not necessarily reflect the opinion of our editorial board. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:18:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/editorials/local_story_309031918.html http://www.timeswv.com/editorials/local_story_309031918.html The Associated Press has reported that more than 2,400 jobs have been saved or created in West Virginia because of federal stimulus funding.These figures come from those individuals who have been spending the money.But is that really a figure that we are proud of? Let’s examine the figures. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:39:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/editorials/local_story_308033944.html http://www.timeswv.com/editorials/local_story_308033944.html As concerns about H1N1 continue to escalate, officials are working to boost efforts to educate residents about the disease in West Virginia.The extra work started Monday when Gov. Joe Manchin announced stepped-up education efforts in the state’s fight against swine flu. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:24:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/editorials/local_story_307013345.html http://www.timeswv.com/editorials/local_story_307013345.html Two years ago a shocking, distressing story was reported in southern West Virginia. A young African-American woman said she had been held captive for days by seven white men and women. They tortured her and sexually assaulted her, the woman said. At least one of them framed his abuse in racist terms, she added.