Mud slinging marks 11th Senate race in Greenbrier area
In the 11th Senate District spanning Greenbrier Clay and Fayette counties challenger Mark Burnette attacks incumbent Randy Schoonover over residence and domestic violence petitions while urging focus on issues. Campaign rhetoric intensifies as voters seek clear stances rather than age-old accusations.
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West Virginia teen births decline 9 percent 1991 to 1996
Editorial notes that teen births in West Virginia fell 9 percent amid national 11.9 percent drop per 1000 women aged 15 to 19, praising sex education and prevention efforts while urging ongoing programs, abstinence, and birth control education. The piece cites editor contacts for comment.
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West Virginia pride endures amid ratings and scorn
Nerissa Young reports West Virginians defend their state’s character despite rankings that put the state low on livability and literacy surveys. The columnist notes rural health gains, stable crime rates, and a deep local pride rooted in scenery, craftsmanship, and self-reliance, even as national labels sting.
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Stock market slide questioned as inflation fears rise
The Wall Street Journal noted a 147 point Dow drop last week amid talk of higher rates. Inflation is near 0.1 percent this year and experts say no rate hike is justified yet. The burst of optimism rests on profits and post Cold War gains, not solid fundamentals.
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Readers Speak on School Road Potholes and Praise
A reader responds to Connie Dillon about the Sophia Soak Creek School road potholes. The letter mocks parents who chuckle at pothole problems while residents celebrate newly filled sections. It ends with a taunt offering a miracle stick for others’ potholes.
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Critique of Closed Captioning on TV News
A hearing impaired reader argues that closed captioning often misquotes or misaligns with the spoken program. The complaint notes captions jump ahead and sometimes rewrite dialogue, causing frustration for deaf viewers and questioning the practice. The piece mentions news programs as a frequent offender and reflects concern for deaf viewers' understanding.
Open Letter Praises Rahall and Switches to Democrat
A voter from White Sulphur Springs writes to U.S. Representative Nick Rahall thanking him for his courage and results. He recounts returning from the Navy and Florida to West Virginia, notes his party switch to Democrat in Greenbrier County, and praises Rahall's decisions.
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