West Virginia Press Convention, WV Press Videos, WVPA Sharing Frank Wood recognized as Distinguished West Virginian at WVPA Convention 2016 on August 6, 2016 More in West Virginia Press Convention: WV Press Convention Follow-up: Pulse Research to begin follow-up calls and emails with data and information September 26, 2023 WV Press Convention: Rebuild Local News Coalition provides insight on ‘Community News and Small Business Support Act’ and challenges facing local news organizations August 30, 2023 WV Press Convention: WVU’s Cyphert says artificial intelligence could evolve into a valuable tool, provided human involvement remains integral August 29, 2023 Recognized for more than 45 years of service to the newspaper industry and West Virginia, Frank Wood, who retired Friday as publisher of the Register-Herald in Beckley, receives the Distinguished West Virginian Award at the West Virginia Press Association’s 2016 Convention in Morgantown. Chris Stadelman, chief of staff for Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, made the presentation. WVPA photo by Dalton Walker.