The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia first lady Cathy Justice chose a clear Blenko pitcher, adorned with a gold image of West Virginia, as her signature 2018 state artisan piece. Justice plans to introduce the glass piece during a special Valentine’s Day event at the Culture Center at 2[Read More…]
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OVP editor named finalist in AP contest
Point Pleasant Daily Register COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Finalists have been announced in the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors’ 2017 newspaper contest and Ohio Valley Publishing (OVP) will be vying for an award. OVP Editor Beth Sergent has been nominated for Best Feature Writer for her work which appeared in[Read More…]
Williamson honors Black History Month
Williamson Daily News WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Rev. Frank Jones, president of the local NAACP; Williamson Mayor Charlie Hatfield; and Rita Roberson, director of campus operations at Southern Community and Technical College; signed a proclamation this week in honor of Black History Month. This month’s theme will be “African Americans in[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, February 14
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. FLYING TOMATO REIGNS SUPREME — AGAIN Shaun White executes a combination of tricks he had[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Wednesday, Feb. 14 – It’s Valentine’s Day
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Wednesday, Feb. 14 Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018 36th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Arts Day: Upper House, Upper Senate Rotundas, Upper Well Area, Lower Rotunda; WV Athletic Trainers’ Association Day; WV Funeral Directors Association Legislative Reception, 7 –[Read More…]
Logging in WV state parks? Get details on WV Press Insight
Newspaper industry video program offers residents digital news on their schedule WVPA Press Staff Report CHARLETON, W.Va. — Residents interested in details of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources’ plan for managing state parks — including timbering in some areas of the parks — can get the information online as they personal schedule[Read More…]
Media Alert: Alzheimer’s Association to host Advocacy Day on Thursday at WV State Capitol
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter is hosting an Advocacy Day on Thursday, Feb. 15, from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in Charleston at the West Virginia State Capitol. The day will begin with a special ceremony in the Lower Rotunda at 9:15 a.m. The Alzheimer’s Association’s state[Read More…]
With strike talk looming, House rejects larger pay raises for West Virginia teachers
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill to provide modest pay raises to teachers, school service personnel and other state employees (Senate Bill 267) advanced to passage stage in the House of Delegates on Monday, after the House rejected costlier options. That included an amendment for a[Read More…]
Controversial West Virginia state park logging bill heard by Senate committee; no vote
By KATE MISHKIN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The same day the West Virginia Statehouse opened its doors to visitors for Tourism Day at the Legislature, a Senate committee heard remarks about a bill critics say will hinder state tourism. Senate Bill 270 would authorize the Division of Natural Resources to[Read More…]
