It would give new meaning to “trumped up” lawsuit. Donald Trump is threatening a lawsuit against The New York Times after it detailed allegations of sexual harassment by two women. Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson’s White House chances might be greater than Trump’s prospects for courtroom success against the newspaper. His[Read More…]
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As North Carolina reels from Hurricane Matthew, newsrooms forge ahead
On Saturday, The Robesonian flooded in Lumberton, North Carolina. That day, The Fayetteville Observer in Fayetteville, North Carolina lost power for awhile. By Monday, the floods hit the building of The Times-Leader in Grifton, North Carolina. As of Friday, 22 people have died in North Carolina since Hurricane Matthew hit[Read More…]
Cub Scouts see how Clarksburg paper is made
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Salem Cub Scout Troop 37 had the chance to discover just how newspaper production works on Monday at The Exponent Telegram. The group, with Scouts ranging in age from 5 to 12, toured through the building, learning everything from how stories get written to how the newspaper[Read More…]
WVU journalism grad on Pulitzer team to speak
MORGANTOW, W.Va. — WVU alum and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Margie Mason will return to her home state Monday to give a special presentation during the school’s Diversity Week. The West Virginia native will be joined by fellow AP reporters Martha Mendoza, Robin McDowell and Esther Htusan as they discuss their[Read More…]
WVU journalism grad discusses path to South Korea
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Discovering his passion for the newspaper atmosphere, Frank Ahrens loved the feeling of being in the know through working at The Daily Athenaeum 30 years ago. Ahrens set his heart to start his career at The Washington Post as a journalist. After earning the position as an[Read More…]
Fairmont paper’s John Veasey retiring after 58 years
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — When John Veasey walked into the newsroom of the West Virginian on Oct. 3, 1958, he didn’t know that he was beginning a long and prosperous career that would last more than 58 years. He didn’t know that he would lead journalists throughout crises within the community,[Read More…]
The Journal of Martinsburg launches new website
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Faster. A cleaner design that’s easier to navigate. Mobile-friendly. That’s the premise behind The Journal’s redesigned website, which launched Thursday. The site can be accessed online at www.journal-news.net. One of the new website’s key features is what’s known as “responsive design,” meaning it provides the same look,[Read More…]
The Inter-Mountain of Elkins launches new website
ELKINS, W.Va. — Faster. A cleaner design that’s easier to navigate. Mobile-friendly. That’s the premise behind The Inter-Mountain’s redesigned website, which launched Tuesday. The site can be accessed online at www.theintermountain.com. One of the new website’s key features is what’s known as “responsive design,” meaning it provides the same look,[Read More…]
Huntington’s Tom Miller recalled as top journalist
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Tom Miller is being remembered today as an outstanding reporter, colleague and humanitarian. Miller, 78, died Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Wyngate in Barboursville. A memorial service is planned for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pea Ridge United Methodist Church. He began working part time at The Herald[Read More…]
Parkersburg paper boxes now Little Free Libraries
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – The United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley had an idea and The News & Sentinel helped bring it to life. A few months ago, The News & Sentinel donated four newspaper boxes that were no longer in circulation with the understanding that United Way would use[Read More…]
