Editorial

OPINION Columnist Mark Caserta: Huntington, WV. must elect a Christian conservative for mayor in 2020

Recently, certain political “pundits” have suggested that the fight for John Mandt Jr. and Stewart’s, of which I’ve been a part, will cripple my brother Scott’s chances for winning the 2020 Huntington, WV. mayoral election.

Not a chance, unless we listen to the same political prognosticators who told you Hillary would win in a landslide! Read more

Follow the Constitution, Or Bring Our Troops Home

by Del. Pat McGeehan

Some sixteen hundred years ago, in the year 410 AD, barbarian armies underneath King Alaric captured the ancient city of Rome, ransacking and pillaging the center of the Roman Empire. The fall of the once-great capital sent terrifying shockwaves throughout the Western world, triggering Saint Jerome to lament that it was like “the bright light of all the world was put out.” Read more

OPINION ... Mark Caserta: Will “Antifa” target Huntington, WV. next?

“Antifa”, short for “anti-fascist”, is the name of a left-leaning, anti-racist group that monitors and tracks the activities of local neo-Nazis, white supremacists or anyone who would be considered “supportive” of such racist activity. Read more

OPINION... Mark Caserta – Cabell-Huntington Health Department Syringe Exchange program must be audited – now

Our country has arguably never been more divided. While progressives are content to blame it on Donald Trump, it began a long time ago. All President Trump did was force spineless liberals out of the closet, into the light and under God’s judgement. Read more

An Inside Perspective: My Summer at the WV Secretary of State’s Office

By Landon Palmer

WVSOS Summer Intern

American diplomat Elliot Abrams once said, “Elections matter, but how much they matter depends on how free, open and fair they are.”  Fortunately for West Virginia, the Secretary of State’s office takes this sentiment to heart. Read more

Attorney General Morrisey Issues Statement on Lawsuit That Attacks West Virginia Coal

Mark Caserta: Liberal Democrats run “shamelessly” on a socialist platform.

Democrats used to attempt to “hide” their socialist tendencies from potential voters.

Now they run presidential campaigns on them. Read more

COLUMN: Lessons I Have Learned From My 20 Year Struggle With Fear And Anxiety

By: Stan Popovich

Do you currently struggle with fear and anxiety and wish you could talk to someone who can relate to your situation?

If so, I dealt with fear and anxiety for over 20 years and here are some lessons I learned during my mental health struggles. Read more

OPINION MARK CASERTA : Is Huntington one of Most Dangerous Cities?

Is Huntington, West Virginia one of the most dangerous cities in the nation?

You decide.  But the facts are undeniable. Read more

OPINION COLUMN: Mark Caserta: WV “Open for Business” once again! This time murdering babies.

West Virginia is promoting “open for business” once again. Only, this time it’s not coal, steel, gas, oil or any industry which would enhance our prosperity and improve our economy.

This time it’s the business of murdering babies. Read more

OPINION: Miss Michigan Stripped of Crown as Anti-Trump Political Correctness Reaches a New Low

* WASHINGTON, July 19, 2019 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following is submitted by Day Gardner, President of the National Black Pro-life Union

The crazies get crazier! Miss World America organization is under fire after stripping 20 year old Kathy Zhu of her Miss Michigan World title for her support of President Donald Trump.

Apparently, she also tweeted about 'black on black crime' which even black people know is a real concern. Read more

The Russians Were Not Able to Change a Single Vote in Any American Election

by Mac Warner

As we look forward to future elections, it is now more important than ever for state, county and municipal governments to remain vigilant in cybersecurity – especially on social media. In the age of Big Data, social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram dominate our culture and unfortunately, can leave us vulnerable to information meant to mislead and divide us as a nation. Read more

COLUMN: "If You Have a Thyroid , You're Doing Good"

by Stuart H. Smith

First came the shock and the anger that the federal government had known about radioactive pollution at a middle school attended by their children and told no one for two years. But now the residents of Pike County, Ohio, are beginning to take stock of the possible impact that contamination from the government’s Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant has had on the health of their community, and they are alarmed and frightened. Read more

Opinion Column.... Mark Caserta: Huntington leadership policies on drug abuse not working

“The highest per capita overdose rate and the highest per capita death rate in the country for opiates is right here in the Southern District of West Virginia. To a certain degree, Huntington has become ground zero, the epicenter of the opioid crisis” – Mike Stuart, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia is quoted as saying on the AddictionCenter website. Read more

COLUMN ...Only 'The Backpackers' stand between Mayor Steve and a third term

Mayor Steve has been on a tear lately.  Ripping down the field like a Chad Pennington led Marshall offense.  One by one, the bandos (abandoned houses) are falling.  The squatter and drug infested Flats on fourth is just mounds of rubble and dirt.  Marshall University will have a baseball stadium on Fifth avenue replacing a portion of  the old BASF abandoned factories.  Hal Greer is being transformed into a beautiful entrance way into the city of Huntington.  The Huntington Municipal Development Authority purchased ACF Industries setting up H-BIZ (Huntington Brownfields Innovation Zone).  The legendary TV show "60 Minutes" has just aired a segment on how The Huntington Police Department is innovatively combating the drug epidemic. The future is so bright for Mayor Steve that he has to wear shades to keep the goal line in focus.  It is smooth sailing to the end zone. Read more

COLUMN Fighting the Opioid Epidemic for All West Virginians

LETTER TO THE EDITOR..... Thanks to Military Appreciation Sponsors

Tri-State Chapter #949, Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) and W.V. Marine Corps Coordinating Council (WVMCCC) would like to thank the business community of the Tri-State area for their support of our eighth annual “Military and Veterans Appreciation Picnic” held on June 1st. Read more

COLUMN MARK CASERTA : Conservatives Get Back in the Game

For the first time in 15 years, I recently took a month-long sabbatical from writing.

Like many Americans, the constant barrage of fake news, liberal talking points and downright lies began taking its toll on me. And while I always pray for guidance before I write an opinion column, I felt it was important to just step back, observe and seek a fresh, innovative perspective on the idiosyncrasies of politics and the world around us. Read more

COLUMN: A stunning case of kids, radioactivity and government neglect emerges in Ohio

By Stuart H. Smith

Smith , a legal expert, authored, "How I Fought Big Oil  and Won" 

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COLUMN: PR Today Is Too Full Of Jargon and Buzz Words

SEATTLE, Wash., June 7 – I recently received a publicity release that had more jargon and buzz words than I can remember in my years working in public relations. Add to that the job titles being given to so many people today and you start to wonder if words really mean what they say. Read more

Jefferson County GOP Executive Committee Supports Education Reform

Charles Town, WV (May 30, 2019) - The Jefferson Country Republican Executive Committee (JCREC), by a unanimous vote taken today, May 30, 2019, endorsed Education Reform as outlined in the West Virginia Senate Education Committee's “Student Success Act of 2019”, which contains most of the excellent provisions of SB 451, is consistent with the state party platform, and promotes the principles and endorsed actions expressed in the platform with regard to giving parents more control over their child’s education through the creation of school choice alternatives and options, although we would have preferred that it still allow for means tested Education Savings Accounts (ESA) to help our poorer citizens achieve true school choice, like the wealthy have always had. Read more

GRIEF BRIEF ... APPETITE DISTURBANCES

by Tracy Renee Lee

Appetite disturbances are very common during mourning. 

They usually manifest themselves in terms of undereating rather than overeating.  Read more

Mark Caserta: WSAZ host bitter over response to promoting Drag Queens Slay Cancer Fundraiser

The progressive movement is alive and well in Huntington, WV.

A few weeks back, WSAZ, a local television affiliate of NBC, deemed it appropriate to promote the “Drag Queens Slay Cancer Fundraiser”, which occurred on April 26th at the Marshall University Student Center. Read more

Mark Caserta: 2020 Presidential election referendum: Capitalism vs. Socialism

Liberal Democrats are rapidly becoming irrelevant. Their inadequacy in stopping Donald Trump and convincing the American people he’s a scallywag has forced them into moving even further to the left in a last-ditch effort to “buy the vote” of those marginally engaged in politics or history. Read more

COLUMN Mark Caserta: “Help wanted” – Liberal Democrats seeking voters. Benefits included. Apply @ www.freestuff.com

"Liberal Democrats used to attempt to hide their socialist agenda - Now they run campaigns on it."

Despite liberal Democrats attempting to convince the nation that “Russian collusion” is at the top of voter’s priorities, nothing could be further from the truth. For several years, it’s been about jobs, the economy, national security and illegal immigration - period. Read more

Mark Caserta: Where will Huntington, WV be in 5 years? The Shadow knows!

“Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!”

Such was the introduction from the mid-1930’s radio program, “The Shadow”, spoken by actor Frank Readick. While certainly before my time, it sparks a question extremely relative for society today. Read more

OPINION GATOR CHOMPIN ON .... Stewart's Attacked Again by Left Wing Activist

A movement led by left wing activist Dakota Nelson is trying to get SODEXO to cut the contract with Stewarts Hot Dogs from Marshall University.  if successful, there would not be any Stewart's hot dogs or napkins at Marshall University sporting events. Read more

COLUMN ... Mark Caserta: Trump cleared: Time to investigate the real Russian collusion.

Here’s the story of an angry lady, who was busy with collusion of her own.

She had hair of silvery gold, just like her hubby

They sought to share a throne.

It’s the story of a man named Donald

Who was busy with an empire of his own

But descended from his tower in the city Read more

COLUMN... Mark Caserta: 2020 Democrat Platform: “Free Stuff” for your vote!

Despite liberal Democrats attempting to convince the nation that “Russian collusion” is at the top of voter’s priorities, nothing could be further from the truth. For several years, it’s been about jobs, the economy, national security and illegal immigration – period. Read more

COLUMN... Mark Caserta: Liberal Democrats desire to change the face of our nation - literally

Illegal immigration across our southern border has understandably been on the increase. Read more

OPINION ... Steven J. Davis: When principle collides with preference

Clearly, we are in a climate of emotional excess.

The term “butt hurt” seems to be tossed around a lot, lately. Many are easily offended – and for more reasons than anyone can count. Read more

COLUMN...Mark Caserta: Drag Queen Story Hour: Promoting more than “acceptance”

Drag queens across America and around the world are reading to our children at libraries, schools, bookstores, museums, summer camps, afterschool programs, and other community spaces. Read more

COLUMN GATOR CHOMPIN Project Prevention wants to pay addicts to not have children

Project Prevention will be in Huntington on March 24th and 25th.  Project Prevention is a non-profit group who seeks to keep drug users from having children. 

The group will pay $300 to those who can prove they are addicts through arrest records, court documents, or other methods and will undergo long term birth control or sterilization. Read more