An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Among the many important duties of the West Virginia State Auditor’s Office is checking the financial workings of local governments in the state, including municipalities, county governments and other public agencies. The purpose of these audits of local bodies is to serve as[Read More…]
Month: August 2015
Sales overflowing under craft beer law, retailers say
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Legislation intended to help grow the state’s nascent craft beer has been a success in its first weeks — so much so that many craft brewers are having difficulty keeping up with demand. That includes Charleston Brewing Co., where owner/brewer Ryan Heastings said the new law is[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin speaking at WVPA Advertising Awards Luncheon
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin will be the featured speaker at Friday’s Advertising Awards Luncheon during the West Virginia Press Association’s Convention 2015. Gov. Tomblin recently hosted the National Governors Association at The Greenbrier Resort for the NGA’s annual summer meeting and used the event to showcase West Virginia. Hosting the NGA meeting gave the[Read More…]
Coca-Cola funded research by WVU public health dean
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The now-dean of West Virginia University’s School of Public Health says Coca-Cola funded diet and exercise research that he helped lead and also paid for the creation of a health nonprofit of which he’s a “founding member” and “co-vice president.” But Greg Hand, who left the University[Read More…]
Bramwell couple explores world below mountains
BRAMWELL, W.Va. — Paul Lubaczewski was done with the flat Atlantic coastal plain of Florida. He and his wife Leslie wanted a quieter, prettier, hillier place for his family. They’ve found it in Bramwell. They have also found a weird, beautiful world underneath the mountains — in caves. “I do[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Aug. 11
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. FERGUSON, MISSOURI, AGAIN ON EDGE Police arrest nearly two[Read More…]
House communications director works with media on all issues
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Most members of the press throughout West Virginia have probably interacted with House of Delegates Communications Director Miranda Kessel, either by telephone or email. However, few likely know how much Kessel can assist them with their coverage of the legislature. From the chamber of the House within[Read More…]
The Exponent Telegram seeking copy editor
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Looking for new challenges and to be part of a passionate, aggressive news team delivering quality products to our audience? The Exponent Telegram is seeking a copy editor for its award-winning newspaper in North Central West Virginia that is part of a family-owned media company. “Our products[Read More…]
The Journal of Martinsburg seeking city editor
MARTINSBURG, W.Va.— The Journal is seeking a city editor to help lead its local news coverage. The chosen candidate will, along with a co-city editor, supervise a staff of six full-time reporters and one full-time photographer, as well as help oversee a copy desk of six. He or she will[Read More…]
Times West Virginian hiring two full-time multi-media journalists
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The Times West Virginian, the seven-time West Virginia Press Association Newspaper of the Year in Fairmont, W.Va., has immediate openings for full-time multi-media journalists. There are currently two open positions. This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of effective change in a rapidly evolving[Read More…]