CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin will be the featured speaker at Friday’s Advertising Awards Luncheon during the West Virginia Press Association’s Convention 2015. Gov. Tomblin recently hosted the National Governors Association at The Greenbrier Resort for the NGA’s annual summer meeting and used the event to showcase West Virginia. Hosting the NGA meeting gave the[Read More…]
West Virginia Press Convention
WVPA Convention 2015 starts Thursday
President’s Reception set for The Culture Center and State Museum; bus leaving at 6:15 p.m. CHARLESTON, W.VA — The West Virginia Press Association’s Convention 2015 kicks off Thursday and offers the state’s newspaper industry three days of recognition, education and celebration. Activities start with Thursday’s President’s Reception — held this year at The Culture Center[Read More…]
WVPA Convention 2015 offering editors, reporters valuable opportunity
Panel to discuss ‘A Reporter’s 10-Step Guide to Finding Good Stories’ CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Some say the best stories are those that haven’t yet been told. If you ask Nanya Friend, West Virginia Press Association news editor and former Charleston Daily Mail publisher and editor, she’ll tell you ideas are[Read More…]
DEADLINE: Convention 2015 registration, room reservation due
Reserve rooms at Embassy Suites CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the registration deadline nearing, it’s time to register for the West Virginia Press Association’s Convention 2015. The program/registration information for WVPA Convention 2015 is attached. . PROGRAM/REGISTRATION INFORMATION: 2015 WVPA Convention program . The WVPA staff is excited about the opportunities provided[Read More…]
Newspapers encouraged to bring regional items for silent auction at Convention 2015
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Bidding on silent auction items is a tradition at the West Virginia Press Association’s annual conventions. Convention 2015 is Aug. 13-15 at The Embassy Suites in Charleston and the silent auction tradition continues. “An enjoyable part of the event is shopping through the annual WVPA Foundation silent auction items,”[Read More…]
WVPA requesting newspapers provide FOIA information for Convention 2015
Editors asked to provide update CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association Convention 2015 will include a special panel discussion on West Virginia’s newly revised Freedom of Information Act (3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15). To prepare, the WVPA is asking for editors and reporters to provide input on FOIA-related developments involving media[Read More…]
WVPA Convention 2015 registration/room deadline near
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the registration deadline nearing, it’s time to register for the West Virginia Press Association’s Convention 2015. The program and registration information for WVPA Convention 2015 is attached. 2015 WVPA Convention program The WVPA staff is excited about the opportunities provided by having the newspaper industry convention in Charleston[Read More…]
Convention Sponsorship Opportunities
The WVPA Annual Convention offers several marketing platforms to reach the decision makers of West Virginia’s 80 newspapers, as well as the other corporate sponsors, ad agencies, non-profits and government agencies in attendance. Sponsorship opportunities range from $1,000 to $5,000 and include one or more convention registrations. Click here for more[Read More…]
Mountain East basketball tournament photos – Wheeling Jesuit 73, Concord 70
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is providing its newspapers with photos from the Mountain East Basketball Tournament in Charleston March 5-8. The tournament is being held at the Charleston Civic Center with support by GoMart, along with CharlestonWV.com and MetroNews Sports. Photos from the games will be[Read More…]
Elkins greenhouse grower makes poinsettias his business
ELKINS, W.Va. — Larry Gouer loves poinsettias. The owner of Mary’s Greenhouse in Elkins is celebrating his 40th year in business. This December his greenhouses will be filled with thousands of the red, white, pink and peppermint plants for sale. “In 40 years of growing, poinsettias have always been and[Read More…]
