Travelers encouraged to travel responsibly or join virtual road trip on social media CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The higher elevations of West Virginia are starting to show the first signs of fall color, just in time for the West Virginia Tourism Office to release its annual autumn forecast to help travelers enjoy peak[Read More…]
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West Virginia Press Association’s 2020 Convention page goes live Friday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Do you know which newspaper won the West Virginia Press Association’s 2020 Newspaper of the Year Award? Or, which newspapers earned General Excellence awards in 2020? You will on Friday. The WV Press 2020 Convention goes live on Friday at 12:01 a.m. and you can see it here[Read More…]
WVU Reed College of Media offering virtual panel discussion on reporter safety, reporter workshops
Registration required for Wednesday’s free event MORGANTOWN, W.VA. — As essential workers and first responders, journalists face growing threats and risks online and in real life as they cover natural disasters, mass shootings, the COVID-19 pandemic, violent protests and increased civil unrest in an election year. In addition, journalists experience trauma themselves[Read More…]
Voting accessibility remains campaign issue in W.Va. Secretary of State race
By Lexi Browning West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With only a few weeks until the general election, candidates are picking up the pace on the campaign trail, including contenders for the West Virginia Secretary of State race: incumbent Secretary of State Mac Warner and former Secretary of State Natalie[Read More…]
National Newspaper Week celebration set for Oct. 4-10
WV Press Sharing CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The 80th annual National Newspaper Week — a recognition of the service of newspapers and their employees across North America — is set for next week: Oct. 4-10 The Newspaper Association Managers (NAM) group sponsors National Newspaper Week. West Virginia Press Association is a member of NAM.[Read More…]
LMC hosts first virtual social media marketing seminar
Release from LMC & Associates: ELKINS, W.Va. — In partnership with the Elkins-Randolph County Chamber of Commerce (ERCCC), LMC & Associates recently held its first social media workshop focused on “Developing Your Social Media Plan” via Zoom Video Webinars. Thirty attendees listened to the LMC team discuss the steps to[Read More…]
WVU’s Reporter Safety in Violent and Virulent Times virtual panel set for Sept. 30
Event co-sponsored by Reed College of Media, Ogden Newspapers Seminar Series MORGANTOWN, W.VA. — As essential workers and first responders, journalists face growing threats and risks online and in real life as they cover natural disasters, mass shootings, the COVID-19 pandemic, violent protests and increased civil unrest in an election year. In[Read More…]
Opinion: WVPSC chair anticipating lower natural gas bills
By Charlotte Lane Chairman, West Virginia Public Service Commission I have good news for West Virginians who use natural gas in their homes. Most of you are going to see your gas bills decrease after November 1. This will be especially good news for families who may be struggling to[Read More…]
WVPA Reminder: Oct. 1 deadline for newspapers to file statement of ownership; WVSOS affidavit of circulation by Nov. 1
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s nearing time for West Virginia newspapers to file the Statement of Ownership form with the US Post Office and the Affidavit of Circulation form with the WV Secretary of State office for the coming fiscal year. The WVPA has been working with government agencies to get[Read More…]
U.S. House of Representatives passes Fallen Journalists Memorial Act
Release from National Newspaper Association WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Fallen Journalists Memorial (FJM) Foundation, News Media Alliance, National Newspaper Association and National Association of Broadcasters today commended the U.S. House of Representatives on passing bipartisan legislation authorizing the FJM Foundation to establish a national memorial that honors the many reporters, editors,[Read More…]
