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HD Media qualifies to bid on Charleston Newspapers

By COURTNEY HESSLER The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The owner of The Herald-Dispatch and several other southern West Virginia newspapers has been named as an interested party in the purchase of bankrupt Charleston Newspapers, according to court documents filed Tuesday. Charleston Newspapers President Trip Shumate announced in January the company was entering[Read More…]

Note to readers about Gazette-Mail web access

Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Gazette-Mail’s online pay wall that caps story access for nonsubscribers has been reactivated. Following the elimination of the Monday printed paper, the pay wall feature had been postponed while new readers became used to our digital offerings, including our replica edition. Subscribers to our[Read More…]

Byrd Newspapers to be sold to Ogden Newspapers

The Journal WINCHESTER, VA. – An agreement has been reached for The Ogden Newspapers, Inc., a family-owned newspaper group with 43 daily newspapers published in 16 states, to become the new owner of the Byrd Newspapers, Ogden Chief Executive Officer Robert M. Nutting announced today. The sale includes the Byrd[Read More…]

More bids for Gazette-Mail expected, attorney says

By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The current bidder for the purchase of the Charleston Gazette-Mail may have some competition as the Tuesday deadline for submitting bids draws closer, an attorney representing the newspaper’s owners said Thursday. At a creditor’s meeting in Charleston, attorney Brian Audette said the sale[Read More…]

The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington seeking reporter for evening hours

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington, W.Va., a daily newspaper located in a city of about 50,000, is seeking a motivated reporter to cover breaking news, crime and community events during evening hours Tuesday through Saturday. The position requires good reporting and writing skills and flexibility to deal with[Read More…]

Reminder: West Virginia Press Association Newspaper Contests Deadline – Advertising and Editorial – is March 9

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Press Association Newspaper Contest Coordinator Dalton Walker is reminding all publishers, editors, advertising directors, and newspaper staff members that the deadline for entries is Friday, March 9, 2018 2018 Advertising Contest Info Packet- 2018 Editorial Contest info Packet-  “It’s time for your newspaper’s hard work and creativity[Read More…]

WVU Today

‘He was one of a kind’: Renowned photographer, beloved community member Mel Grubb dies at 93

By SAMANTHA PERRY AND CHARLES BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va.  — Renowned photographer, World War II veteran, pilot and beloved Bluefield community member Melvin L. Grubb, 93,  died Wednesday morning. Throughout his life, Grubb documented events — large and small — that characterized his community. From weddings and engagements[Read More…]

OVP editor named finalist in AP contest

Point Pleasant Daily Register COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Finalists have been announced in the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors’ 2017 newspaper contest and Ohio Valley Publishing (OVP) will be vying for an award. OVP Editor Beth Sergent has been nominated for Best Feature Writer for her work which appeared in[Read More…]

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