Month: August 2014

Other states receiving bigger bang on tourism

An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Every state is competing for tourism dollars and working hard to bring visitors to enjoy their attractions. But some states get a better return on their investment than others, The Washington Post reported recently. Unfortunately, West Virginia is at the back of the[Read More…]

New law causes marina to unhook electric slips

ROANOKE, W.Va. — Stonewall Jackson Lake Marina’s 92 electrical boat slips are being disconnected Dec. 1 because the resort doesn’t have $600,000 to pay for required upgrades to the entire system, spokesman Steve Ludwig said. “Sixty-one renters, some of whom rent two spots and occupy 92 electric slips, will be[Read More…]

Inspection shows W.Va. Capitol dome faring well

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An inspection of the Capitol dome found “selected pitting and abrasion of the gilded finish,” which engineers speculate may be caused by dirt particles hitting the dome during wind gusts, and not by pyrotechnics that struck the dome during last year’s sesquicentennial celebration. The report by Swanke[Read More…]

The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Aug. 6

Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MIDEAST CEASE-FIRE HOLDS FOR SECOND DAY As Gazans[Read More…]

Blog: wvpress extra — Bring a jacket to Convention 2014

Aug. 5, 2014: Everyone is excited and working hard to prepare for WVPA Convention 2014.  Just a reminder for you when packing your suitcase for Canaan Valley Resort and Convention 2014. And please share this with any staff members, your spouse or guests who will be attending convention with you. We are expecting sunny weather on Thursday[Read More…]

All WVPA Convention 2014 attendees invited to enjoy Timberline activities

Resort making activities available at no charge CANAAN VALLEY, W.Va. — Timberline Four Seasons Resort welcomes the West Virginia Press Association and its family of newspapers—and their families — to Wild and Wonderful Canaan Valley. Tracy Herz, vice president of Timberline Four Seasons Resort, invites all convention attendees to partake of the resort’s summer activities[Read More…]

Columnist Giles Snyder: He’s such a deer man.

I’m beginning to get the feeling that perhaps I’ve carried jokes about dodging the deer on my commute a bit too far, that they have pulled out their laptops and tablets, scanned my Facebook and Twitter accounts and have decided it’s to time to get even with me for taunting[Read More…]

Freedom of Information Act letter form available

EDITOR’S NOTE — As a member service and as part of the WVPA Freedom of  Information Act  effort, the WVPA offers this sample design for your FOIA requests. If you  have questions, contact the WVPA. Downloadable:  FOIA Form Public Official Public Official’s Office address Town, WV,  zip   Date: xx/xx/xx [Read More…]

Herald-Dispatch owners buy Wayne papers

From The Wayne County News Facebook page WAYNE, W.Va. — The Wayne County News and Tri-State Weekly were purchased Friday by HD Media, owners of The Herald-Dispatch. The Wayne County News publishes each Wednesday and Saturday and provides comprehensive community news and advertising for the Wayne County area. The Tri-State[Read More…]

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