CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Decades of outstanding service as editor at their West Virginia newspapers has earned two journalists inclusion in the West Virginia Press Association Hall of Fame, class of 2017. Robert Stanley Earle, 1918-2008, served as publisher and editor of The Weston Democrat for more than 40 years, after first starting as a reporter[Read More…]
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WVPA: Remember your WVPA Foundation Silent Auction items
2018 Contemporary American Theater Festival package latest addition CANAAN VALLEY, W.Va. — The Spirit of Jefferson newspaper added a touch of the dramatic to the annual West Virginia Press Association Foundation’s silent auction with a package for the 2018 Contemporary American Theater Festival in Shepherdstown. “The winning bidder will have tickets to[Read More…]
Traveling exhibit on Sen. Robert C. Byrd’s life, career featured at WVPA Convention
Public invited to view traveling exhibit at Canaan Valley Resort during WVPA Convention, Aug. 3-5 DAVIS, W.Va. – The annual convention of the West Virginia Press Association (WVPA) is hosting the display of the traveling exhibit celebrating the life and career of Senator Robert C. Byrd from Aug. 3-5 at the Canaan Valley[Read More…]
Convention Update: Is WVPA Newspaper Ownership Initiative a ‘must attend’ seminar?
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For anyone interested in learning how and why newspapers are selling, how newspapers are purchased, the current market value of newspapers, or about the state and future of the newspaper industry, the WVPA Newspaper Ownership Initiative is a “must attend” seminar. That’s the opinion of Don Smith, executive director of the[Read More…]
Ready for WVPA Convention 2017? Register today
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. “West Virginia: Adapting to Marketplace Changes” is the theme of the West Virginia Press Association’s 2017 Convention, Aug. 3-5. The WVPA invites its 70 member newspapers[Read More…]
Register now for WVPA Convention 2017
WVPA Convention 2017: Reserve rooms today CANAAN VALLEY, W.Va. — Registration for the West Virginia Press Association’s 2017 Convention, Aug. 3-5 is open. “West Virginia: Adapting to Marketplace Changes” is the theme of the West Virginia Press Association’s 2017 Convention, Aug. 3-5. The WVPA invites its 70 member newspapers and guests[Read More…]
John Dahlia promoted to NCWV Media Business Editor, Terra Alta native Joseph Hauger named editor
Staff report The Preston County News and Register CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — John Dahlia, who has served as the editor of the Preston County News & Journal the last two years and seven months, has been promoted to the position of NCWV Media business editor, where he will be responsible for[Read More…]
Hundreds gather to celebrate The Inter-Mountain’s 125th anniversary
By BRAD JOHNSON The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — Hundreds of residents came out to enjoy the food and fun of an outdoor celebration of the 125th anniversary of The Inter-Mountain Saturday along with local officials and Gov. Jim Justice. “I congratulate the paper,” Justice told those in attendance Saturday on[Read More…]
The Inter-Mountain 125th anniversary celebration is Saturday
The Inter-Moutain ELKINS, W.Va. — W.Va. Gov. Jim Justice will be the keynote speaker on Saturday as The Inter-Mountain celebrates its 125th anniversary at its downtown offices. Festivities are set to kick off at 10 a.m., with music provided by the West Virginia Highlanders, followed by brief introductions by The[Read More…]
WVPA seeking regional flavor for annual WVPA Foundation silent auction
CANAAN VALLEY, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association Convention 2017 is Aug. 3-5 at Canaan Valley Resort in Tucker County. “An enjoyable part of the event is shopping through the annual WVPA Foundation silent auction items,” said Don Smith, executive director the WVPA. “The silent auction is a success because[Read More…]
