The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register

Yes, Virginia, There Is a West Virginia

Sat, 11 May 2013 23:17:09 EDT

It was more than 150 years ago that the western counties of what was then the state of Virginia rose up to break away from the state and chose to remain a member of the Unio.

Remembering Charlie Wilson

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:43:41 EDT

It is with a heavy heart that I must say a few things about a good friend for many years who died over the weekend.

Portman on Gay Marriage

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:18:46 EDT

This week conservative Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, went public with a reversal in his political thought. He now supports the idea of legalizing same-sex marriages.

Checks Without Balance

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 01:44:17 EDT

This week, President Barack Obama said if Congress fails to pass climate control legislation soon, we will seek to enact it by "executive order" -- a discretionary act deemed necessary by the president that has the full force of law.

Getting to Know You ....

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:20:47 EDT

It seems maybe the best way for the nation's leaders to come together on a spending plan is to sit down to eat at the same table and get to know each other -- maybe even over a plate of pork.

Rep. David B. McKinley, R-W.V.