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Friday evening Portland Police say they were called out to the 4700 block of northeast 106th Avenue on reports of a UPS driver being kidnapped and robbed at gunpoint.

According to Portland Police, “The UPS Driver had been delivering packages and was outside of his truck when four black male suspects confronted him. One suspect pointed a pistol at the driver demanding he give them his delivery truck. The other suspects duct-taped the UPS driver’s wrists and forced him into their Honda with them.”

Portland Police explained, “One suspect drove the UPS truck while the Honda followed. A short distance later, they stopped and the suspects stole packages from the UPS truck.”

When businesses create shared value — aligning corporate citizenship with business strategy, engaging their people to act with purpose, and leveraging their strengths to deliver good — they drive powerful, positive change. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation recognized UPS for doing just that.

The U.S. Chamber Foundation’s prestigious Citizens Awards recognize businesses that are responsive and responsible members of their communities, whose overall values, operational practices, and decision-making exemplify how business acts as a leading force for good in society. UPS was acknowledged as “Best Corporate Steward” for its commitment to using its global workforce and network to create a more equitable and sustainable world.

The package delivery giant’s leadership left investors in no doubt as to how it’s reshaping the business for profit.

UPS CEO Carol Tome left investors without a doubt that she understands the key things that investors want to see from the company going forward. While there’s no guarantee that the highly regarded Tome will achieve these aims, it’s very clear that she’s committed to following a playbook designed to extract maximum value for shareholders. Let’s take a look at what’s going on and what investors can expect in the future from Tome and UPS.

*Based on data released by the Federal Election Commission on November 20, 2020 except for independent expenditure and communication cost, contributions to federal candidates, and contributions from individual donor data, which were released by the Federal Election Commission on October 23, 2020.

Many folks in the county recognize Brian Skidmore. He’s been delivering UPS packages in Pocahontas County since October 2006.

He estimates that he’s driven more than a million miles for UPS, with his route here taking him from the Slaty Fork Post Office into Marlinton, up to Beard Heights and out to Beaver Creek.

Skidmore is retiring as of November 30, but our last day to see him on the job will be this Friday, November 20.

His replacement has not yet been named.