By REBECCA RHUDY The Register-Herald FAIRLEA, W.Va. — The State Fair of West Virginia kicks off for the 93rd time Thursday in Fairlea with competitions ranging from cows, pigs and goats to vegetables and flowers, coupled with entertainment by country music stars, a magician, harness races and tigers — oh[Read More…]
Month: August 2017
US Rep. Jenkins schedules mobile office visits in southern West Virginia
The Logan Banner WASHINGTON — Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va., this week scheduled mobile office visits for southern West Virginia counties, including one in Henlawson. Members of Jenkins’ staff will be available to help residents who need assistance with federal benefits, including Social Security, Medicare and disability. Constituents are encouraged to bring along documents[Read More…]
Augusta Festival summer session ending with a bang
Staff report The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College ends its four-week summer session with a bang. Through Friday, Old-Time and Vocal Week will continue at Davis & Elkins College campus with an array of spectacular talent for students and locals to enjoy. The[Read More…]
Health and education officials promote national immunization awareness month
Staff report The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources and the West Virginia Department of Education are recognizing August as National Immunization Awareness Month. “Vaccines are among the most successful and cost-effective public health tools available for preventing disease and death,” said[Read More…]
Attorney General urges flood victims to verify contractors
Staff report The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey warns West Virginians impacted by the floods in July to be cautious when hiring contractors for repairs. “As many families work to restore their lives after July’s flood, it’s important to remember that some who offer help may[Read More…]
Local Foods Local Places workshop to be held Aug. 15-16 in Whitesville
By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The Town of Whitesville is hosting a two-day community workshop Aug. 15-16 to discuss the creation of a local community market and other opportunities for revitalization and economic development. After applying last year for a technical assistance grant through the EPA, Marsha Shonk was[Read More…]
Heath named new editor of The Journal
The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Mary Ann Heath brings 13 years of daily newspaper experience to her new role as editor of The Journal. She was most recently the news editor of The Mining Journal in Marquette, Michigan. “I’m interested in the opportunity,” Heath said of taking over as editor[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, Aug. 8
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. PENCE LOYAL, BUT WITH AN EYE TOWARD FUTURE Between traveling overseas, fundraising and being Trump’s[Read More…]
The Herald-Dispatch’s Dawson honored as WVPA Premier Journalist
DAVIS, W.Va. — Ed Dawson, editor and publisher of The Herald-Dispatch in Huntington was honored with The West Virginia Press Association’s Adam R. Kelly Premier Journalist Award for 2017. The Premier Journalist honor is the WVPA’s highest individual honor. It’s given each year in recognition of an individual’s service to the newspapers in the[Read More…]
Four newspapers earn West Virginia Press Association top editorial honors
The Herald-Dispatch’s Dawson wins Premier journalist award DAVIS, W.Va. – Four West Virginia newspapers earned first-place General Excellence awards, which honor outstanding achievement by circulation division, in the 2017 West Virginia Press Association Better Newspaper Contest. The General Excellence Award winners are The Charleston Gazette-Mail in Division I, The Inter-Mountain[Read More…]