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Like I Was Sayin'

A politically incorrect look at the state of the nation’s hamburgers

For National Hamburger Month, an (almost) state-by-state guide to America’s favorite food

May 17, 2023

Look At This

Seeking another term at age 90, losing our religion and worldwide executions

A selection of reportage you should read, watch, listen to and engage with today.

May 17, 2023

The Day

West Virginia stargazing opportunities, the Kanawha Valley's best barbecue and more

A recap of the blog posts, columns and other reportage I've published online, in print and by broadcast today

May 16, 2023

Latest News

West Virginia stargazing opportunities highlighted by dark-sky association

Three West Virginia state-owned parks have been designated Certified International Dark Sky Parks

May 16, 2023

Latest News

Celebrate National Barbecue Day at these Kanawha Valley barbecue joints

These are the best barbecue joints in Kanawha County, according to Yelp reviewers

May 16, 2023

Look At This

Covid relief funds, West Virginia students' mental health and a newspaper cyberattack

A selection of reportage you should read, watch, listen to and engage with today.

May 16, 2023

The Day

West Virginia news in Spanish, the importance of a solid geography program in state schools and more

A recap of the blog posts, columns and other reportage I've published online, in print and by broadcast today

May 15, 2023

Latest News

Press Association debuts Spanish language video series for West Virginians

The YouTube series is hosted by West Virginia newcomer and veteran journalist Sergio Rodriguez

May 15, 2023

Like I Was Sayin'

Geography education is important — maybe now so more than ever

Our interconnected world is becoming even more connected. But are American schools keeping up with the need for a robust geography education?

May 15, 2023

Look At This

A lifelong caregiver, border migration photos and toxic dust in Turkey

A selection of reportage you should read, watch, listen to and engage with today.

May 15, 2023

Look At This

School suspension disparities, Covid’s US death toll, and hidden execution files

A selection of reportage you should read, watch, listen to and engage with today.

May 12, 2023

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Frito-Lay, fancy fiddlin' and mass killings

A selection of reportage you should read, watch, listen to and engage with today.

May 11, 2023

Look At This

FestivALL, Justice and the GOP, and journalism jobs

A selection of reportage you should read, watch, listen to and engage with today.

May 10, 2023

Look At This

Failing fire hydrants, correction staffing shortage, and BBC creates bureau on bikes

A selection of reportage you should read, watch, listen to and engage with today.

May 9, 2023

Look At This

4-H Adventures, a West Virginia bourbon expansion and a crown with a missing diamond

A selection of reportage you should read, watch, listen to and engage with today.

May 8, 2023

The Sunday Edition

Sunday, April 30, 2023

A new Friend With Paws; the next WVU Mountaineer; what it's like to be in a coma; and more in this week's Sunday Edition.

April 30, 2023

Like I Was Sayin'

Birds of a feather, sticking together

National Audubon Day offers an opportunity to start a new hobby — and learn something new

April 26, 2023

Like I Was Sayin'

Forget the bucket list — life is best experienced in the here and now

Our lists should be more ‘here and now’ and less ‘before we kick the bucket’

April 24, 2023

The Sunday Edition

Sunday, April 23, 2023

The (almost) killer boil; a sampling of statewide ramp feasts; and more in this week's Sunday Edition.

April 23, 2023