By Lexi Browning For The WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.VA. — When the coronavirus pandemic began to spread in West Virginia, Shelly Keeney, market director of The Wild Ramp in Huntington, W.Va., wasn’t sure what to expect. For the first time, the farmer’s market had closed its doors to the public,[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: W.Va. gift, greenhouse and floral industries suffering
Event sales – weddings, churches, festivals – down as much as 95 percent; Few teachers or nurses ‘Appreciation Week’ sales By Lexi Browning For WV Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For the gift, greenhouse and floral industries, spring profits can often determine the rest of the year’s success. But with the ongoing[Read More…]
Where is medical cannabis in West Virginia? Unavailable
By Lexi Browning For West Virginia Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Following bipartisan support in both the House of Delegates and State Senate in 2017, the Medical Cannabis Act was signed into law in West Virginia with expectations the new industry would be up and running by July 2019. But three years[Read More…]
W.VA. newspapers enhancing printed legal ads for public notices with online access at no cost
Industry-funded website also delivers legal ads by email W.Va. Press Association Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia residents, business and community leaders, government officials and legislators know to look for legal ads for public notice in their community newspapers. But they can also look online and in their email “inbox” as[Read More…]
W.Va. Book: Virginia Slavery and King Salt in Booker T. Washington’s boyhood home
W.Va. Delegate’s new book previewed for West Virginia residents By Larry Linwell Rowe Editor’s Note: The West Virginia Press Association will be sharing a six-part preview of “Virginia Slavery and King Salt in Booker T. Washington’s boyhood home,” a book by Larry Rowe, Charleston attorney and member of the W.Va.[Read More…]
Former Journal reporter John McVey remembered for fairness, friendliness
By MATT WELCH The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Whether you knew John McVey for his thick, white mustache or his greeting of “how are ya, by golly,” or for his fairness and thorough reporting at multiple news outlets in the area, you easily could have walked away with a story,[Read More…]
Campaign: Local news is handy! Subscribe to your local W.Va. newspaper today.
Find West Virginia newspapers‘ Easy-To-Use links or subscription information below: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association’s “Local News is Handy” campaign reminds everyone of the value of having access to creditable local news, information and advertising. Whether it’s delivered digitally to your cell phone and computer, in the[Read More…]
Media Alert: Graphic available on W.Va. Senate Bill 1 – ‘Last Dollar In’
‘Financial Snapshot’ graphic new service to West Virginia newspapers CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association will be providing state newspapers with weekly “Financial Snapshot” graphics for West Virginia as a public service to residents. This week;s graphic, below, addresses Senate Bill 1, the “Last Dollar In” program. Below[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WV State Parks to celebrate grand opening of Pipestem Peaks Zipline
CHARLESTON, W.Va – Join the West Virginia Tourism Office and West Virginia State Parks on Thursday, May 9 for a ceremonial ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of the Pipestem Peaks zipline tour at Pipestem Resort State Park.All media are invited to attend and participate in an exclusive first-ever trip[Read More…]
Improved editorial practices may reduce positive spin, increase objectivity in peer-reviewed medical journals
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU Today is sharing an “Expert Pitch” today on editorial practices in medical journals and the impact on articles. This information is to assist journalists interested in generating articles. What’s the News? West Virginia University researcher Dr. Safi U. Khan, an assistant professor in the School of Medicine,[Read More…]