CHARLESTON, W.Va. — All across the state, football teams are singing the scheduling blues. The verses vary from school to school, but the melody remains the same. Fairmont Senior, a Class AA semifinalist last year, is one of seven teams in West Virginia forced to play nine-game schedules. South Charleston and[Read More…]
Month: July 2016
WV Mountain Party sets sights on governor race
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The Mountain Party, the West Virginia affiliate of the Green Party, has a shot at winning the state’s upcoming gubernatorial race in November, according to party leaders. “I have the best shot at winning the governorship from the Mountain Party since I’m a proven candidate,” said contender[Read More…]
Proper precautions can reduce impact of Zika virus
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The first reported case in West Virginia of a pregnant woman having the Zika virus adds a degree of alarm to the health threat, but the public would be wise to heed health officials’ pleas to avoid panic. A better response would be[Read More…]
Buckhannon hospital unveils partnership logo
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Community members and area officials gathered Thursday to commemorate a partnership undertaken by St. Joseph’s Hospital. The unveiling of their new logo celebrates the hospital’s joining United Hospital Center/WVU Medicine. St. Joseph’s Hospital recently joined WVU Medicine when it transferred sponsorship to UHC and WVU Medicine from[Read More…]
Berkeley County overdose calls at all-time high
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Berkeley County Central Dispatch received 503 overdose calls from January through the end of June. Kevin Knowles, community recovery services coordinator for Berkeley County, spoke at the Berkeley County Council meeting Thursday about his efforts to be part of the solution of the area’s drug epidemic. For[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, July 22
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, July 22, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ROCKY GOP CONVENTION ENDS ON HIGH NOTE WITH SPEECHES FROM TRUMP AND DAUGHTER[Read More…]
Deadline near for WVPA Convention 2016 Registration
Reserve rooms at Lakeview today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Registration for the West Virginia Press Association’s 2016 Convention, Aug. 4-6 is nearing deadline. “West Virginia — Focusing on the Opportunities” is the theme of the WVPA’s 2016 Convention, Aug. 4-6. The WVPA is inviting its 77 member newspapers and guests to Lakeview[Read More…]
Newz Group partnership gives member newspapers off-site backup
From Executive Director Don Smith: In the coming days and weeks, all West Virginia Press Association newspapers should be getting a call from Newz Group. These calls are coming with the support and urging of the WVPA and are about your access to free off-site archiving and backup. It’s a[Read More…]
WV, VA headed in different directions on Corridor H
MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — West Virginia and Virginia appear to be traveling in opposite directions in their plans about the same road – Corridor H, according to interviews with key transportation leaders in both states. In fact, Virginia may now have no plans to build its portion of the highway from[Read More…]
WV officials advise precautions to avoid Zika virus
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Since the recent confirmed total of eight reported Zika virus cases in West Virginia, officials are stressing the importance of insect repellent and environmental awareness. Mark Povroznik, chief quality officer and the chairman of infection control with United Hospital Center, said as people carrying the Zika virus[Read More…]