West Virginians urged to fill out the 2020 census at www.2020census.gov By Lexi Browning West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The U.S. Census is underway, and this year, West Virginia is playing a key role in the debut of two of the Census Bureau’s new initiatives as it works for[Read More…]
Newspaper Industry News
The Newspaper Industry News category contains information about our industry, other press associations and other newspaper-related articles.
Coronavirus Update: County officials across West Virginia dealing with numerous challenges
By Lexi Browning West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Across West Virginia, government officials in all 55 counties are responding to a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. Though each region faces individual challenges, these officials say they are working to find the best solutions for local residents. Serving the public: From the beginning[Read More…]
Coronavirus driving the auto industry forward in West Virginia
Impact on sales and operations differ at dealerships across the state By Lexi Browning West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Chris Miller knows a thing or two about cars, but like other business owners, he didn’t have a repair manual for handling coronavirus’ impact on the local economy. Co-owner of[Read More…]
Natural gas industry in West Virginia, state association working through challenges of Coronavirus
Industry officials say U.S. Supreme Court decision means pipeline work will resume but worker safety is still a priority By Lexi Browning West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Facing the coronavirus pandemic and a historic drop in oil prices in April, workers in the oil and natural gas industry have[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia fabric shops get creative in virus effort
By Lexi Browning WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Throughout the Mountain State, many crafters — both newcomers and experts at sewing — have stepped up to help fill gaps in the state and national supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) by making reusable fabric masks for healthcare personnel and other[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia construction industry trying to work through the virus
By Lexi Browning West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Planning is key in the construction industry — but there wasn’t a blueprint for handling the impact of the coronavirus. On March 24, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice issued the statewide Stay-at-Home order. Justice deemed construction as one of the select[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Farmers markets, local independent grocers working to meet West Virginia’s food demand
By Lexi Browning For The WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.VA. — When the coronavirus pandemic began to spread in West Virginia, Shelly Keeney, market director of The Wild Ramp in Huntington, W.Va., wasn’t sure what to expect. For the first time, the farmer’s market had closed its doors to the public,[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. gift, greenhouse and floral industries suffering
Event sales – weddings, churches, festivals – down as much as 95 percent; Few teachers or nurses ‘Appreciation Week’ sales By Lexi Browning For WV Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For the gift, greenhouse and floral industries, spring profits can often determine the rest of the year’s success. But with the ongoing[Read More…]
Where is medical cannabis in West Virginia? Unavailable
By Lexi Browning For West Virginia Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Following bipartisan support in both the House of Delegates and State Senate in 2017, the Medical Cannabis Act was signed into law in West Virginia with expectations the new industry would be up and running by July 2019. But three years[Read More…]
W.VA. newspapers enhancing printed legal ads for public notices with online access at no cost
Industry-funded website also delivers legal ads by email W.Va. Press Association Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia residents, business and community leaders, government officials and legislators know to look for legal ads for public notice in their community newspapers. But they can also look online and in their email “inbox” as[Read More…]
