CHARLESTON, W.Va. ─ The U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia District Office, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, and SCORE host a free Small Business-Lender Match Maker Forum event Thursday, September 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. at West Virginia State University in the James[Read More…]
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This week in W.Va. history: Sept.9 – Sept. 15
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Sept. 9, 1839: Anderson “Devil Anse” Hatfield was born in Mingo County. He was the patriarch of the Hatfield family and their leader[Read More…]
Kevin Slimp: Why they don’t subscribe
Plus, keeping subscribers you already have By Kevin Slimp The News Guru [email protected] Back in February, I spoke on the topic of Customer Service at the Ohio Newspaper Association Winter Convention. Shortly after, I received an email asking if I would lead a webinar in late summer or early fall[Read More…]
John Foust: Incongruence in ad creativity
By John Foust Raleigh, NC Congruence is an important characteristic of communication. In order to get a message through, all of the ingredients have to match. Most of the time, congruence comes naturally. Just notice how strange it feels to say the word “yes” and shake your head “no.” On[Read More…]
‘She’s always been my rock,’ Preston Chamber Executive Director Sheila G. Haney dies following extended illness
By John Dahlia, Preston County News & Journal KINGWOOD, W.Va. — Sheila G. Haney, the person who has been called the consistent foundation keeping the Preston County Chamber of Commerce moving forward has died. She was 56. Chamber President Jessica Miller Lipscomb confirmed Haney’s death in a message sent to[Read More…]
Reporter shooting bring back memories of reporting in W.Va., Safety was never an issue
By John Dahlia, Editor Preston County News & Journal I’ve been at odds with my emotions the last few days. Certainly all of us have been following the horrible shooting of the two broadcast journalists in Virginia on Wednesday morning. The shooting occurred at 6:45 a.m. in Moneta during a[Read More…]
Confederate Flag controversy comes to Preston County, Five high school students asked to remove Confederate flags from vehicles by Principal
By Theresa Marthey Preston County News & Journal KINGWOOD, W.Va. — The national controversy over the Confederate flag has made its way to Preston County. On Tuesday, five students at Preston High were asked to remove Confederate flags from their vehicles by Principal Dr. David Pastrick. Tina Walker, Kingwood,[Read More…]
Jackson’s Mill Jubilee kicks off Labor Day Weekend
JACKSON’S MILL, W.Va. — A Central West Virginia family tradition is once again ready to welcome visitors when the 41st Annual Jackson’s Mill Jubilee kicks off, this Labor Day Weekend. The all-volunteer board of directors, has issued the following release: The Jubilee will continue a celebration of Appalachian Heritage at Jackson’s[Read More…]
Manchin to host town hall event on the Iran Deal
He will also deliver remarks at the West Virginia Business Summit and participate in a roundtable discussion in Preston County Washington, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) will travel around West Virginia and meet with local residents, community and business leaders and state and local officials to[Read More…]
Capito announces events in West Virginia this week
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) will participate in several events throughout West Virginia this week. On Tuesday, she will visit Southern West Virginia to meet with business leaders and others to discuss economic development and improving broadband access in those regions. On Wednesday, Senator Capito will join Google[Read More…]