Rainy days spark a beachside columnist’s musings
AWLEY'S ISLAND, S C Rainy weather prompts Parker Orlando Sentinel columnist to riff on American life. He observes beachgoers in casual scenes from bikinis to Kaminski hats while urging readers to relax and savor simple moments. He notes weight, fitness, and family dynamics amid the Atlantic backdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thor
America
New Yorker
Hillary Clinton
Mom
Dad
Pat Conroy
Parker
Orlando Sentinel
Kparker
Defend Free Speech Over Flag Desecration Rights
A vehement opinion argues that protecting flag desecration undermines liberty. The author defends the right to protest even if it defaces the flag and warns against laws that criminalize such expression. The piece likens flag protection to idolatry and emphasizes core freedoms.
regional high school idea stalled by Mason Putnam board split
West Virginia faces stubborn regional hurdles as Mason County officials, now led by anti consolidation leaders Darrell Hagley and Shirley Gue, end talks on a shared regional high school with Putnam County. Putnam Superintendent Sam Sentelle remains hopeful, urging legislative push for regional cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Mason
Putnam
Mason County School Board
Putnam County
Mason Board
Buffalo
Darrell Hagley
Shirley Gue
Gue
Sam Sentelle
Sentelle
Berlin Wall
Legalize gambling and tax it heavily
The Charleston Gazette argues for legalizing and taxing video poker in West Virginia, citing 15 000 illegal machines and potential $180 million annual losses. It criticizes lawmakers and churches for tolerating the racket, calls for state licensing and taxation, and notes past prohibitions failed. The piece questions moral opposition to gambling and urges regulation to direct profits to public funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Be West Virginia Music and Vending Association
Mountain State
U.S
William Kolibash
West
Charleston Daily Mail
The
Charleston Gazette
Randy Moss bets and West Virginia blame game
A column mixes a Powerball drift and Randy Moss with West Virginia jabs and a critique of his post WVU life. It recalls a Wisconsin Indiana lottery oddity, notes the author’s missed win, and urges focus on responsibility. A forwarded online safety tale about a North Carolina girl and a Michigan teen highlights online predation risks for kids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randy Moss
West Virginia
Randy
Minnesota Vikings
Associated
Angel
North Carolina
Michigan
Marlinton Letter Sparks Jibes On West Virginia
A terse letter from Jerry Heinemann of Marlinton probes ark construction and jokes about Marlington style mounds. The note hints at regional humor and local sentiment toward West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Marlinton
West Virginia
Gov Do Little offers no answers in WV opinion piece
The July 27 Opinion page flags Gov Cecil Underwood’s inaccessibility citing a listed contact, notes requests for copies go unanswered, and mocks his mobile office while urging voters to change course. Harold D. Bragg of Glen Jean urges Democrats to back Abe Underwood and to avoid Cecil again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Underwood
Cecil
West Virginia
Orgas
Underwood
Gov
A.B. Underwood
A.B
Harold D. Bragg
Glen Jean
Also Mentioned on This Page
Awley’s Island
S.C
Opinio
Kathleen Parker
Herald-Dispatch
Huntington
R. Shawn Lewis
r_shawn_lewis
Hotmail
Dawn A
Inetone
Wisconsin
Indiana
Chicago
Bobby Bowden
Bowden
GoTo123
Dawn A. Keys
Jerry Heinemann
Gov. Do Little
Gov. Underwood
State Capitol Complex
Charleston
W.va
State
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!