Newspapers interesting in hosting an intern should contact the WVPA CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association Foundation is now accepting applications for 2019 Summer Internships at West Virginia newspapers and 2019-20 college scholarships. If awarded, there will be three $3,000 paid internships. The WVPAF also assists with unpaid internships at newspapers across[Read More…]
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WVPA Hall of Fame accepting nominations for Class of 2019
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is now accepting nominations for the West Virginia Press Association’s Hall of Fame, Class of 2019. The Hall of Fame committee welcomes written nominations, which must include a brief biographical sketch. In order to be nominated and elected to the Hall of Fame, a[Read More…]
W.Va. Senate President Carmichael commends Legislature for passing Senate Bill 1
Release from Office of W.Va. Senate President: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Senate Bill 1, increasing access to career education and workforce training, completed legislation on Thursday. “This is a tremendous day for West Virginia. This program will change lives, and it will give our state a needed push as we continue[Read More…]
Wood County Jury returns $16.9 million verdict against Walmart
Press Release from Bordas & Bordas law firm: PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — A Wood County jury returned a verdict of $16,922,000 against Walmart Tuesday. The case centered a charge that Walmart failures to maintain its premises in a reasonably safe condition when attempting to apprehend a shoplifter in February, 2015, which led to[Read More…]
Times West Virginian welcomes new editor Eric Cravey
By EDDIE TRIZZINO Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. – It all started with a visit to Journalismjobs.com. Eric Cravey, 55, was checking out the website to show his interns at Fleming Island Florida’s Clay Today some of the opportunities currently available in the workforce. His browsing led him to the[Read More…]
WVPA Foundation accepting scholarship, summer Internship applications for 2019-20
Newspapers interesting in hosting an intern should contact the WVPA CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association Foundation is now accepting applications for 2019 Summer Internships at West Virginia newspapers and 2019-20 college scholarships. If awarded, there will be three $3,000 paid internships. The WVPAF also assists with unpaid internships at newspapers across[Read More…]
WVPA Hall of Fame accepting nominations for Class of 2019
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is now accepting nominations for the West Virginia Press Association’s Hall of Fame, Class of 2019. The Hall of Fame committee welcomes written nominations, which must include a brief biographical sketch. In order to be nominated and elected to the Hall of Fame, a[Read More…]
WVPA Hall of Fame accepting nominations for Class of 2019
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is now accepting nominations for the West Virginia Press Association’s Hall of Fame, Class of 2019. The Hall of Fame committee welcomes written nominations, which must include a brief biographical sketch. In order to be nominated and elected to the Hall of Fame, a[Read More…]
WVPA Foundation accepting scholarship, summer Internship applications for 2019-20
Newspapers interesting in hosting an intern should contact the WVPA CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association Foundation is now accepting applications for 2019 Summer Internships at West Virginia newspapers and 2019-20 college scholarships. If awarded, there will be three $3,000 paid internships. The WVPAF also assists with unpaid internships at newspapers across[Read More…]
Save the Date: WVU Academic Media Day is April 1
Topic: “The impact of a changing climate on West Virginia” MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University, the state’s only R1, or very high research, university, will kick off its inaugural Research Week on Monday, April 1, with the next session of Academic Media Day, where assorted researchers from around campus discuss[Read More…]
