Andy Kniceley

1 week ago | wvnews.com | Andy Kniceley

I must admit that I like my superheroes. Superman, Spider-Man and Batman represent the big three superheroes among teenage boys. For me, it all started with comic books — Marvel Comic books, to be exact. As a kid growing up in Nitro, I would save my hard-earned money and head to Ben Franklin’s Five & Dime to get my favorite superhero comic books. My buddies would collect baseball cards, but I preferred comic books. To me, the only thing that baseball cards were good for was the bubble gum inside.

3 weeks ago | wvnews.com | Andy Kniceley

For Christians, the promise of Easter is the single greatest act of sacrifice and love the world has ever known. Easter is when we celebrate the miracle of Jesus Christ rising from the tomb on the third day following his Crucifixion; when we celebrate the Son of God rising in spirit after descending into hell and stealing the keys to death and the grave so that all who believe in Him can have everlasting life.

1 month ago | wvnews.com | Andy Kniceley

In every West Virginia county, there is nothing that impacts more residents — young and old — more than teachers and schools. In practically every county, the local school system is typically the largest employer or at least ranked in the top three. If you have school-age children, the impact is even greater. And if they participate in sports, band or other extracurricular activities like school plays, then the impact is even greater yet. Of course, educating our youth is of paramount importance.

1 month ago | wvnews.com | Andy Kniceley

WVU basketball fans have had a difficult week. First, our beloved Mountaineers were snubbed by the NCAA Tournament selection committee when WVU was left out of the field of 68 teams in favor of the North Carolina Tar Heels, who had a less-than-stellar season. Fortunately for the Tar Heels, their athletic director, Bubba Cunningham, served as the chair of the selection committee. Ironically, he also receives a substantial bonus of $75,000 if the Tar Heels make the tournament.

2 months ago | wvnews.com | Andy Kniceley

Some people look upon holidays like Christmas and Easter as sacred days when we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and His resurrection as the cornerstones of the Christian religion. We hold these holidays, full of religious and family traditions, in the highest regard. Others look at Thanksgiving as a time of giving thanks to God for all that He has blessed us with — the center of which is our family.