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Arguments Category Archives: Arguments
Regionalism critical to economic development
Manchin
CHARLESTON — I recently had the pleasure of joining my friend and colleague Ohio Governor-elect Ted Strickland for a ceremony commemorating the reopening of the Ormet Aluminum plant located along the Ohio River in Hannibal, Ohio, just across the river from Wetzel County, West Virginia.
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Movie premiere was an incredible event
Kopp
HUNTINGTON — The uplifting events of Dec. 12 will be etched in our memories for many, many years.
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Just apologize, Governor Manchin
It might seems that way, but government isn’t always supposed to be about politics. Read More
Business’ Red Horse of the Apocalypse
Sprouse
CHARLESTON — I’ve been plowing through the Left Behind series in the last month or two (great books, Christian or not) and seeing the newly minted House of Delegates chairmen brought this line from the books into my head … “The Red Horse of the Apocalypse was upon them.” Read More
‘We Are Marshall’ a movie we can take pride in
Manchin
HUNTINGTON — The international premiere of ‘We Are Marshall’ on Dec. 12 was an incredible night that will forever live in the memory of everyone associated with the Huntington community and those who took part in the premiere festivities and the making of the film.
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Heaven and Hell
Everything in life, including legal climates, is relative. Read More
There’s a new ‘Big Daddy’ in town
Sprouse
CHARLESTON — There is a new Big Daddy in town, and it’s not Robert C. Byrd.
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A time to celebrate our ski industry
Manchin
CHARLESTON — In December 1971, skiers throughout the state and region got their first opportunity to enjoy West Virginia’s first commercial ski area with the opening of Canaan Valley Resort.
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Business’ big mouth
State Senators Sam Cann and Brooks McCabe wish our state’s private employers would just shut up about West Virginia’s woeful business climate. The duo’s co-analysis: talking about “bad things” won’t help their cause. Read More
The Chamber doesn’t have a right to air ads?
Sprouse
CHARLESTON — West Virginia lawmakers want the state Chamber of Commerce to stop airing ads they say depict West Virginia in a negative light. Say what?
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December is the Month to Reflect and Rejoice
Manchin
CHARLESTON — From season to season, and month to month in this column, I have reveled in the natural wonders of our state, highlighted the true beauty of our land, and celebrated the caring and commitment and its people that comes from within.
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Happy birthday to me
We’re having fun, so it doesn’t seem so long. This edition marks the anniversary of our very first here at The West Virginia Record.
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