Mountain Messenger LEWISBURG, W.Va. — By visiting 2020census.gov/jobs applicants have the opportunity to apply for a range of positions, including recruiting assistants, office operations supervisors, clerks, census field supervisors and census takers. The positions will be located across 248 Area Census Offices nationwide and offer flexible work hours, including daytime,[Read More…]
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10 things to know: Tuesday, February 26
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. KIM JONG UN MAKES GRAND ARRIVAL IN HANOI After a marathon train journey, the North[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Tuesday, Feb. 26
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 49th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: From the Activity Calendar: Undergraduate Research Day, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotunda. SENATE: Senate to convene at 11 a.m. On The Agenda RESOLUTIONS [Read More…]
WV Press InSight: Bills on free community college, elimination of Social Security tax stalled in W.Va. Legislature?
WV Press Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As the days remaining in the 2019 W.Va. legislative session dwindle down, several major bills remain unsettled, assigned to committee and waiting for action. Two bills that drew attention at the start of the session — one to eliminate the Social Security tax and another[Read More…]
WVPA Foundation accepting scholarship, summer Internship applications for 2019-20
Newspapers interesting in hosting an intern should contact the WVPA CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association Foundation is now accepting applications for 2019 Summer Internships at West Virginia newspapers and 2018-19 college scholarships. If awarded, there will be three $3,000 paid internships. The WVPAF also assist with unpaid internships at newspapers[Read More…]
WVPA Hall of Fame accepting nominations for Class of 2019
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is now accepting nominations for the West Virginia Press Association’s Hall of Fame, Class of 2019. The Hall of Fame committee welcomes written nominations, which must include a brief biographical sketch. In order to be nominated and elected to the Hall of Fame, a[Read More…]
Winds cause thousands of power outages; more than 8,000 NCWV customers without service
By STEVEN BAUBLITZ NCWV Media CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — More than 8,000 customers are still without power after howling winds made their way through North Central West Virginia beginning Sunday afternoon. First Energy spokesman Jeff Straight said that within the Mon Power service area — which is all of West Virginia[Read More…]
Oil and gas industry still good for businesses
By SHELLEY HANSON For The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Opinions vary regarding the impact of the natural gas drilling industry on the region, but when it comes to local businesses it has been positive for many. Attic Pickers owner Denise Wycherley said she has noticed in an[Read More…]