CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Charleston Gazette-Mail is continuing its transition toward one stronger, deeper news organization following the consolidation of The Charleston Gazette and Daily Mail newsrooms. News and sports employees of the two previous newspapers heard the organization’s plan and timeline for consolidating to a single newsroom during a[Read More…]
Month: July 2015
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, July 22
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. DASHCAM VIDEO SHOWS CONFRONTATIONAL TEXAS TRAFFIC STOP In the[Read More…]
DEADLINE: Convention 2015 registration, room reservation due
Reserve rooms at Embassy Suites CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the registration deadline nearing, it’s time to register for the West Virginia Press Association’s Convention 2015. The program/registration information for WVPA Convention 2015 is attached. . PROGRAM/REGISTRATION INFORMATION: 2015 WVPA Convention program . The WVPA staff is excited about the opportunities provided[Read More…]
Williamson looking for sports reporter
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Williamson Daily News, located in southern West Virginia, is looking for a full-time sport reporter. Candidates should have great writing skills, good computer skills. Sports writing experience preferred, but not necessary. Experience in also photography is a plus. Send resumes and writing samples to Kyle Lovern, editor Williamson Daily News, at [email protected] or by mail at 38 West[Read More…]
Pendleton Times seeking editor
FRANKLIN, W.Va. — The Pendleton Times Newspaper is looking for an editor to direct community news operations. If you’re interested in the opportunity to serve as editor of a weekly newspaper in Franklin, W.Va., which is located in Pendleton County in the eastern portion of the state, now is the time to contact the West[Read More…]
Register-Herald of Beckley looking for sports reporter
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Register-Herald Newspapers of Beckley, W.Va., is looking for a full-time sports writer to cover everything from high school sports to the PGA Tour’s Greenbrier Classic. The ideal candidate will have experience writing on deadline and covering a wide variety of sports. Pagination and multi-media skills preferred. The position[Read More…]
Register-Herald of Beckley seeking editor
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Register-Herald Newspapers of Beckley, W.Va., is seeking an experienced editor for its top newsroom leadership position in the “newsiest region of southern West Virginia.” The position is responsible for news content for a seven-day, 18,000-circulation newspaper, two weeklies, award-winning magazines, other niche products and the growing digital platforms. “The editor needs a strong management[Read More…]
WV Division of Culture and History offers Daily Trivia and Quiz
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Culture and History offers a ‘Question of the Day’ and Daily Trivia. Test your knowledge of West Virginia. Question for Monday, July 20, 2015: This man was appointed to fill the Senate seat vacated when Matthew M. Neely became governor of West Virginia[Read More…]
Del. Moffatt calls on Gov. Tomblin to lower flags, increase security
Charleston, W.Va. – Delegate Michael G. Moffatt (R-Putnam) is calling on Governor Tomblin to order all state flags at state-owned facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the six fallen soldiers who were tragically killed in Chattanooga, Tennessee on July 16. He is also asking that members of the National[Read More…]
Charleston user fee to go from $2 to $2.50 a week
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Those who work within Charleston city limits will have to pay 50 cents more a week for the city’s service fee, which City Council raised Monday night. The service fee, also called the user fee, will increase from $2.00 to $2.50 beginning Jan. 1, 2016. It will[Read More…]
