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Braxton Newspapers merge with WV News
Braxton Citizens’-News Ed Given, Publisher of Braxton Newspapers announced this week that he has sold the local publications to WV News a division of Clarksburg Publishing Company. The merger will become effective January 1. “After more than 50 years I have reached a very difficult decision that it is in[Read More…]
Former publisher of The Register-Herald passes
The Register-Herald BECKLEY — Memories were shared Friday as former members of The Register-Herald staff learned that a publisher who had mentored and encouraged them early in their careers had passed away. Robert Hammond, 75, of Elizabeth Township, Pa., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 11. Hammond was publisher of The Register-Herald[Read More…]
2025 West Virginia Press Association Convention Editorial and Advertising Awards Videos
The Journal and Shepherdstown Chronicle recognized at the West Virginia Press Association convention
By Ainsley Hall, The Journal CHARLESTON — The Journal and the Shepherdstown Chronicle were recognized at the 2025 West Virginia Press Association’s annual convention after receiving first- and second-place awards for General Excellence in Divisions II and IV respectively. The convention took place in Charleston where newspaper staffers from all[Read More…]
EDITORIAL | Censorship at IU: Why independent student media is important
The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Daily Athenaeum is WVU’s independent student newspaper and publishes content that portrays the University truthfully, positive and negative. Right now, you are reading a piece that is a part of our Homecoming Edition. Imagine if you couldn’t read news that portrays WVU authentically[Read More…]
Longtime Bluefield Daily Telegraph sports writer, cartoonist Tom Bone passes away
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph ATHENS – A Bluefield Daily Telegraph editorial cartoonist and sportswriter whose work was followed by thousands of readers across southern West Virginia and beyond passed away Monday evening at a Roanoke, Va., hospital. Tom Bone III of Athens passed away around 9 p.m. Monday,[Read More…]
Coal Valley News, reporter win at WVPA awards banquet
Coal Valley News CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Work by HD Media employees was recognized on Saturday, Oct. 11, at the University of Charleston during the West Virginia Press Association’s annual awards banquet, celebrating the winners of the group’s 2024 newspaper contest. More than 40 West Virginia news organizations submitted nearly 2,400[Read More…]
Dominion Post staff wins statewide press awards
The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Dominion Post won 15 statewide awards for advertising and editorial content for 2024. The DP competes in Division 1 against the largest newspapers in the state. AdvertisingAdvertising manager Sabrina Ulrich won two first-place awards in this year’s contest: Best Color Ad Quarter Page[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Trusted Voice
Tradition of Serving Our Region The Inter-Mountain We just marked National Newspaper Week, an important reminder of the vital role newspapers play in informing and uniting the communities they serve. Newspapers are more than a source of headlines — they are the heartbeat of democracy at the local level, providing[Read More…]
