CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Media from across West Virginia will visit the West Virginia Culture Center at the Capitol Complex on Friday, Jan. 4, for the West Virginia Press Association’s Legislative Lookahead, a series of seminars that preview the top issues in the state. “We encourage all media in West Virginia to register[Read More…]
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Media Alert: W.Va. Secretary of State Warner to kick-off ‘Wreaths Across America’ kick-off in W.Va.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Secretary of State’s office has issued the following media alert: WHAT: Wreaths Across America’s Statehouse ceremonies serve as a kickoff to a weeklong series of events designed to raise awareness and appreciation for the sacrifices of our nation’s veterans and their families. The ceremonies[Read More…]
Media Alert: W.Va. Supreme Court Justice Jenkins to speak at Hurricane High School
HURRICANE, W.Va. – Supreme Court Justice Evan Jenkins will speak to students at Hurricane High School at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Justice Jenkins will talk about the West Virginia Constitution, state government, and the role of the judicial branch. The media is invited to attend but must check[Read More…]
‘PSHS 50,’ historic photo books are now available — get them at the News and Sentinel office
Staff report The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — For the last few months Mid-Ohio Valley residents have been able to buy a trio of books being offered by the newspaper. “PSHS 50,” “Picturesque Past” and “Around Town” are all now available to be picked up or purchased at[Read More…]
Register now for 2019 WVPA Legislative Lookahead — Jan 4 at W.Va. Culture Center
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Media from across West Virginia will visit the West Virginia Culture Center at the Capitol Complex on Friday, Jan. 4, for the West Virginia Press Association’s Legislative Lookahead, a series of seminars that preview the top issues in the state. “We encourage all media in West Virginia to register[Read More…]
Register now for 2019 WVPA Legislative Lookahead — Jan 4 at W.Va. Culture Center
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Media from across West Virginia will visit the West Virginia Culture Center at the Capitol Complex on Friday, Jan. 4, for the West Virginia Press Association’s Legislative Lookahead, a series of seminars that preview the top issues in the state. “We encourage all media in West Virginia to register[Read More…]
WVPA Alert: Newspaper contest judges needed
See WVPA Contest information at the bottom of this email CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Press Association Newspaper Contest Coordinator Dalton Walker has issued his annual call for volunteers to help with judging the WVPA’s annual newspaper contest swap. The WVPA needs the support and help of publishers, editors advertising managers and newspaper staff[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WVU College of Law to host launch event for Center for Consumer Law and Education
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU College of Law is hosting a launch of the Center for Consumer Law and Education on Nov. 28. Media interested in attending the CCLE launch should RSVP James Jolly at [email protected] or 304.293.7439. WHAT: Launch of the Center for Consumer Law and Education WHEN: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30[Read More…]
Master fiddlers to offer free concert Nov. 26 at Frank and Jane WV Folklife Center
From The Times West Virginian: FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A free old-time fiddling performance by Doug Van Gundy, a master-fiddler and an eighth-generation West Virginian, and Annie Stroud, his apprentice, will be hosted by the The Frank and Jane WV Folklife Center at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, according to a[Read More…]
Holdren new managing editor of The Register-Herald of Beckley, W.Va.
By Jessica Farrish The Register-Herald of Beckley BECKLEY, W.Va. — Wendy Holdren, an award-winning Register-Herald journalist who hails from Wyoming County, has been appointed managing editor of the daily newspaper in Beckley. “I could not be more pleased to have a person of Wendy’s character and integrity to help lead[Read More…]
