Here's where McDowell County was at the brink of the Revolutionary War.
The private sector is cutting parental leave benefits. The U.S. fertility rate is at sub-replacement levels. Republicans in Congress seem rudderless in the face of affordability concerns.
- Richard Kyte Columnist
A quarter-century after helping launch a servant leadership program, Richard Kyte reflects on why leaders who build trust, engagement and strong workplace cultures matter more than ever.
Obnoxious redistricting war must end
The Trump administration’s embrace of coal power is a timely and essential response to a three-headed energy emergency. The U.S. is facing an electricity supply crisis shaped by rapidly eroding grid reliability, soaring power demand and ballooning prices. The coal fleet is critical to tackli…
People and businesses nationwide are reckoning with rapidly rising electricity costs. Last year, 80 million people struggled to afford their utility bills, according to data from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., conceded at a rally for the Maine senatorial candidate that Graham Platner's actions have not been sterling. Voters considering Platner don't like his "shameful" actions against women, the Californian said, but "they are willing to extend him grace and redemption."
🎧 From grocery stores to manufacturing plants, the hosts examine trust, listening and relationship-building as keys to long-term organizational success.
Former Vice President Mike Pence is not merely promoting a new book. He is making a final argument for a vision of conservatism he believes is slipping away.
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, America is in a foul mood, and I understand why. For starters, Washington is broken, prices are high and rising, and artificial intelligence is scaring the stuffing out of people.
Platner wins Senate nomination, Clyburn one step closer to 18th term and other key takeaways from Tuesday's primary elections.
America250 and Freedom 250 are both tied to America’s 250th birthday, but they serve different roles.
🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.
"What we are seeing — far too often — is racialized, aggressive and even violent policing, regardless of immigration status. Being here without documentation is not a violent crime, and those who are undocumented should not be treated like violent criminals."
Why is Congress protecting untraceable weapons?
In her latest What keeps you up at night? podcast, columnist Lynn Schmidt shares her concerns over Project 2025 and the current state of America's politics.
Here's where McDowell County was at the brink of the Revolutionary War.
The private sector is cutting parental leave benefits. The U.S. fertility rate is at sub-replacement levels. Republicans in Congress seem rudderless in the face of affordability concerns.
A quarter-century after helping launch a servant leadership program, Richard Kyte reflects on why leaders who build trust, engagement and strong workplace cultures matter more than ever.
Obnoxious redistricting war must end
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"This is not about partisanship for me. It is about making sure every eligible voter in McDowell County has a fair opportunity to participate in our democracy."
"I feel thankful and blessed to have crossed paths with this wonderful lady."
Letters to the editor are the opinion of the author.
"If you can read the reports from people experiencing the cruelty and evil in their community, and if you can see visual evidence and not feel the pain of others, something is wrong with you."

