ROMNEY, W.Va. — The paper that has won the general excellence award among the state’s largest weeklies for 6 years running is looking for a sports editor. The Hampshire Review also produces an active website and a growing Facebook page. As a sports editor, you’ll be expected to cover local[Read More…]
Month: December 2014
Award-winning Spencer Newspapers seeking news reporter
SPENCER, W.Va. — The Times Record and Roane County Reporter, a locally owned, award-winning newspaper operation, has an opening for a full-time reporter to write news and feature articles. This is weekly newspaper operation that is also in the planning stages of developing a new website, so online skills, as well as skills[Read More…]
GOP opposes governor’s plan to tap rainy day fund
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Republican leaders in the state Senate and House of Delegates said Monday they will oppose Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s plan to use money from the rainy day fund to balance next year’s budget. In September, the governor announced his plan to draw $100 million from the state’s[Read More…]
W.Va. residents need more freedom over finances
An editorial from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Most West Virginians likely had a sense already that their own personal economies were not as flexible as those of folks living in other states. But a recent report confirms, West Virginia ranks 45th among states when it comes to[Read More…]
Moundsville power project gets air permit
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — The $615 million Moundsville Power natural gas electricity plant is one step closer to reality now that the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has granted an air quality permit. Moundsville Power managing partner Andrew Dorn said his group is waiting for the West Virginia Public Service[Read More…]
Herald-Dispatch offers front page reprint
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Order a reprint of Sunday’s front page that celebrates Marshall’s Conference USA Championship win! Reprints are on high-quality photo paper (prints are only $25, and framed prints are $50). T-shirts and coffee mugs are also available. Order by Friday, Dec. 12, to get it in time for[Read More…]
Parade rolls down Morgantown’s High Street
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Janeille Shaw, a retired WVU Hospitals nurse and clad in a shepherd outfit, was ready for the Morgantown Christmas Parade, on Monday, Dec. 8. Shaw and her group, with Trinity Episcopal Church, were gathered in front of the Panera Bread on the corner of High and Willey[Read More…]
W.Va. legislative power swings south
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — After November’s historic election, which saw Republicans sweep to power in the state Legislature for the first time in 80 years, changes are to be expected. Those changes began over the weekend, as the two respective parties chose their “candidates” for[Read More…]
Ex-Republican lawmaker to become House clerk
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Eight years after leaving the Legislature, a former Kanawha County delegate and senator said Monday he’s looking forward to a new role in the House of Delegates next session. “It’s an exciting opportunity,” Steve Harrison said of his nomination to become the 22nd clerk of the House.[Read More…]
Ex-Freedom Industries chief facing federal charges
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Eleven months after his company contaminated the drinking water of 300,000 West Virginians, former Freedom Industries President Gary Southern is facing federal charges. Southern is charged with bankruptcy fraud, false oath in a bankruptcy case and wire fraud, according to a criminal complaint filed in U.S. District[Read More…]
