CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Journalists interested in working in the Logan and Williamson region of West Virginia should contact Don Smith, [email protected], of the West Virginia Press Association. “Community journalism is at its best when the journalists know the community and understand the issues,” Smith said. “Right now we have a[Read More…]
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Heath named new editor of The Journal
The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Mary Ann Heath brings 13 years of daily newspaper experience to her new role as editor of The Journal. She was most recently the news editor of The Mining Journal in Marquette, Michigan. “I’m interested in the opportunity,” Heath said of taking over as editor[Read More…]
The Herald-Dispatch’s Dawson honored as WVPA Premier Journalist
DAVIS, W.Va. — Ed Dawson, editor and publisher of The Herald-Dispatch in Huntington was honored with The West Virginia Press Association’s Adam R. Kelly Premier Journalist Award for 2017. The Premier Journalist honor is the WVPA’s highest individual honor. It’s given each year in recognition of an individual’s service to the newspapers in the[Read More…]
Four newspapers earn West Virginia Press Association top editorial honors
The Herald-Dispatch’s Dawson wins Premier journalist award DAVIS, W.Va. – Four West Virginia newspapers earned first-place General Excellence awards, which honor outstanding achievement by circulation division, in the 2017 West Virginia Press Association Better Newspaper Contest. The General Excellence Award winners are The Charleston Gazette-Mail in Division I, The Inter-Mountain[Read More…]
Advertising Excellence recognized by the West Virginia Press Association
DAVIS, W.Va. – Four West Virginia newspapers earned first-place General Excellence awards, which honor outstanding achievement by circulation division, in the 2017 West Virginia Press Association’s Advertising Awards Competition. The General Excellence Award winners are Charleston Gazette-Mail and The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington in a tie in Division 1; The Exponent Telegram of Clarksburg Division 2; The Spirit of Jefferson[Read More…]
Earle, Owen inducted into WVPA Hall of Fame
DAVIS, W.Va. — Two outstanding West Virginia journalists were inducted into the West Virginia Press Association Hall of Fame, class of 2017, at the WVPA’s 2017 Convention at Canaan Valley Resort. Dave Owen of the Parkersburg Sentinel and Bob Earle of The Weston Democrat joined the Hall of Fame during a ceremony Aug. 3.[Read More…]
Convention 2017: Photos from The President’s Reception
DAVIS, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association’s 2017 Convention, Aug. 3-5, kicked off Thursday evening with The President’s Reception in honor of Jim McGoldrick and the Hall of Fame induction of Dave Owen of The Parkersburg Sentinel and Bob Earle of The Weston Democrat. “West Virginia: Adapting to Marketplace Changes”[Read More…]
WVPA Convention 2017: Remember your silent auction items
CANAAN VALLEY, W.Va. — The Spirit of Jefferson newspaper added more flavor to the annual West Virginia Press Association Foundation’s silent auction with unique items from the Eastern Panhandle. The silent auction is part of the WVPA Convention 2017, which starts today is at Canaan Valley Resort in Tucker County. The convention runs[Read More…]
WVPA Convention 2017: How should we dress?
CANAAN VALLEY, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association’s 2017 Convention starts Thursday evening, and in the best tradition of the newspaper industry, registration and room reservations are still coming at deadline. “West Virginia: Adapting to Marketplace Changes” is the convention theme, but one thing never changes: There is no rush[Read More…]
Time running out to register for WVPA Convention 2017
Have you reserved your room at Canaan Valley? CANAAN VALLEY, W.Va. — Registration for the West Virginia Press Association’s 2017 Convention, Aug. 4-5 is open but down to the final days. “West Virginia: Adapting to Marketplace Changes” is the convention theme. One of this year’s sessions centers on advertising opportunities[Read More…]
