Braxton Citizens’-News Ed Given, Publisher of Braxton Newspapers announced this week that he has sold the local publications to WV News a division of Clarksburg Publishing Company. The merger will become effective January 1. “After more than 50 years I have reached a very difficult decision that it is in[Read More…]
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Former publisher of The Register-Herald passes
The Register-Herald BECKLEY — Memories were shared Friday as former members of The Register-Herald staff learned that a publisher who had mentored and encouraged them early in their careers had passed away. Robert Hammond, 75, of Elizabeth Township, Pa., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 11. Hammond was publisher of The Register-Herald[Read More…]
The Journal and Shepherdstown Chronicle recognized at the West Virginia Press Association convention
By Ainsley Hall, The Journal CHARLESTON — The Journal and the Shepherdstown Chronicle were recognized at the 2025 West Virginia Press Association’s annual convention after receiving first- and second-place awards for General Excellence in Divisions II and IV respectively. The convention took place in Charleston where newspaper staffers from all[Read More…]
Longtime Bluefield Daily Telegraph sports writer, cartoonist Tom Bone passes away
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph ATHENS – A Bluefield Daily Telegraph editorial cartoonist and sportswriter whose work was followed by thousands of readers across southern West Virginia and beyond passed away Monday evening at a Roanoke, Va., hospital. Tom Bone III of Athens passed away around 9 p.m. Monday,[Read More…]
Coal Valley News, reporter win at WVPA awards banquet
Coal Valley News CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Work by HD Media employees was recognized on Saturday, Oct. 11, at the University of Charleston during the West Virginia Press Association’s annual awards banquet, celebrating the winners of the group’s 2024 newspaper contest. More than 40 West Virginia news organizations submitted nearly 2,400[Read More…]
Dominion Post staff wins statewide press awards
The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Dominion Post won 15 statewide awards for advertising and editorial content for 2024. The DP competes in Division 1 against the largest newspapers in the state. AdvertisingAdvertising manager Sabrina Ulrich won two first-place awards in this year’s contest: Best Color Ad Quarter Page[Read More…]
Use of artificial Intelligence in news gathering becomes focus of W.Va. Press Association panel
By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON – AI, the use of artificial intelligence and large language models, is becoming more commonplace in everyday life and the workplace, including in how news is produced and consumed. And while a valuable tool, AI can also create its own issues[Read More…]
West Virginia Press Association Editorial Awards Dinner
By Evan Bevins, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On the night the West Virginia Press Association honored Interim Executive Director Doug Skaff Jr., after his passing in June, his company’s Charleston Gazette-Mail was recognized as the Newspaper of the Year. Reimagined as a one-day event, the 2025 West[Read More…]
West Virginia Press Association Advertising Awards Luncheon
By Gwen Sour, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Press Association honored newspapers across the state Saturday during its annual Advertising Awards Luncheon at the University of Charleston. The luncheon and awards were sponsored by The Health Plan and West Virginia Press Foundation. Keynote speaker Heather Richardson,[Read More…]
The Evolution of Advertising: From Hieroglyphics to Algorithms – WVPA 2025 Conference Session I
By Craig Howell, The Weirton Daily Times CHARLESTON – The art of advertising has changed dramatically throughout the centuries, but probably not as much as within the last 100 years. Attendees of the West Virginia Press Association’s 2025 annual conference, held Oct. 11 at the University of Charleston learned more[Read More…]
