West Virginia to vote on two amendments for econ dev and reform
Voters on November 3 will decide on Amendment 1 to authorize local governments to issue bonds for economic development projects with repayment from increased private tax revenue only. Amendment 2 would create lower courts and a stronger family court, enabling reform of the judicial system and easing workloads.
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Readers voice endorsements and LST inquiry in WV paper
In West Virginia, Warren McGraw urged for election to the State Supreme Court citing experience as Senate president and prosecutor. A letter from Bill McGraw of Victor seeks warship service photos of USS LST 173 and contact for LST veterans while editor contacts are provided.
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River Families Return To Bluestone Camp Site After 50 Years
Nerissa Young reports on the Young family reunions at Bertha campground near the river where ancestors lived before Bluestone Dam flooded the area. Generations recall a hillside farm, torn houses, and a shared history shaped by loss, memory, and community ties.
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Question of the Week: Should lawmakers tax retiree pensions
Readers are asked whether state income taxes should be eliminated for all retiree pensions. Submit opinions with name address and daytime phone number to the number provided.
Question on reinstating the death penalty in West Virginia
Readers argue for and against reinstating the death penalty. Advocates cite overcrowded prisons and costs, urging swift, severe punishment and deterrence. Opponents oppose execution, noting moral concerns and risks to justice.
West Virginia Debate Over Death Penalty Reappears
A reader urges reinstating the death penalty in West Virginia arguing that costly prisons and unsafe schools demand harsher punishment. They compare Orlando crime experiences, call for limited appeal time, and advocate life sentences without parole for certain nonlethal crimes. The stance echoes biblical retribution phrases.
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