BECKLEY, W.Va. — Snowtubers glide down their lanes at thrilling speeds during a sunny Saturday afternoon at Winterplace Ski Resort. Last week’s winter storm gave way to clear skies and decent weekend weather, and skiers, snowboarders and snowtubers traveled to Winterplace to take advantage of the snow — and the[Read More…]
Month: January 2014
One toke over the line
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Colorado last week embarked on its widely publicized experiment to allow the legal sale of marijuana. Early Wednesday, pot smokers began to buy the first legally purchased marijuana without a prescription in the nation’s history. A lot of smokers were buying. Which[Read More…]
Some forecasts you can’t believe
A column by John G. Miller, managing editor of the Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — In 1981, Ted Turner, who had recently launched Cable News Network (CNN), told a gathering of newspaper publishers that the industry was doomed. “… newspapers as we know them today will be gone within[Read More…]
Appeals court sides with Jackson Kelly in black lung case
By Ken Ward Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Calling the behavior “hardly admirable,” a federal appeals court said Friday that the actions of coal industry lawyers who withheld key medical evidence in a black lung benefits case did not rise to the level of “fraud on the court.” The 4th[Read More…]
Employment Opportunity: Charleston Newspapers hiring a Community News/Special Sections Editor
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charleston Newspapers’ Metro Department is seeking a community news/special sections editor. The company has an open position for a hands-on editor who has a passion for local community news, above average photos and human interest articles. The Community News/Special Sections editor oversees the content and production of weekly community newspapers,[Read More…]
West Virginia AP Legislative Lookahead set for Monday, Jan. 6
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia AP Legislative Lookahead — sponsored by The Associated Press, the West Virginia Press Association and Marshall University — is set for Monday, Jan. 6, at Marshall University’s South Charleston Campus. The final program is as follows: 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Registration/Coffee. [Read More…]
Blog: wvpress extra – Share your legislative priorities
A blog by Don Smith, WVPA Executive Director: Jan. 3, 2014: Share your legislative priorities The WVPA is working to develop a plan to provide your newspaper with extra coverage from the 2014 session of the West Virginia Legislature. This would be a supplement to what you receive from Tom[Read More…]
Compromise over unemployment benefits needed
An editorial from the Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Last month, the U.S. Congress broke its typical gridlock and reached a compromise on a budget bill. What was not included, however, was the extension of a five-year federal program that provided unemployment benefits for the long-term jobless. The end[Read More…]
Posting calorie info on machines a good step
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — While most of the attention related to the Affordable Care Act has been focused on a troubled website, policy cancellations and some sticker shock regarding premiums, another aspect of it has the attention of the vending machine industry. That’s because part of[Read More…]
W.Va. agriculture agency audit goes to U.S. attorney
By Dave Boucher Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An audit of the state Agriculture Department reveals “very troubling” financial activities under previous leadership, House Speaker Tim Miley, D-Harrison said Thursday. After reviewing initial audit findings, Miley said he and Senate President Jeff Kessler, D-Marshall, ordered the information immediately go[Read More…]
