Release from the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum: MATEWAN, W.VA. — The West Virginia Mine Wars Museum is spearheading a campaign to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Blair Mountain, a project funded by the National Endowment of the Humanities. The Battle of Blair Mountain was a five-day[Read More…]
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Hampshire Review looking for a “do-it-all” journalist
ROMNEY, W.Va. — The Hampshire Review is looking for a “full-time journalist capable of doing it all.” Senior Editor Jim King said, “As the best big weekly in West Virginia, the standards are high. You’ll need to be able to report and write, but you’ll also need to shoot photos[Read More…]
The Journal kicks off Community Star program in Eastern Panhandle
By EMILY KEEFER The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The Journal is looking for nominations to honor residents in Berkeley, Morgan and Jefferson counties who strive to make their communities a better place. “Sometimes the brightest ‘stars’ are the closest,” said Judy Gelestor, publisher of The Journal. “This program will allow[Read More…]
Parkersburg News and Sentinel Job Fair set for Friday
Staff reports The Parkersburg News and Sentinel VIENNA, W.Va. — The Parkersburg News & Sentinel will hold a Job Fair 11-2 p.m. Friday at the Grand Pointe Conference Center, 1500 Grand Central Ave. in Vienna. More than two dozen companies will participate in the free event, some conducting interviews at[Read More…]
WVPA Foundation accepting scholarship, summer Internship applications for 2019-20
Newspapers interesting in hosting an intern should contact the WVPA CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association Foundation is now accepting applications for 2019 Summer Internships at West Virginia newspapers and 2019-20 college scholarships. If awarded, there will be three $3,000 paid internships. The WVPAF also assists with unpaid internships at newspapers across[Read More…]
WVPA Hall of Fame accepting nominations for Class of 2019
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is now accepting nominations for the West Virginia Press Association’s Hall of Fame, Class of 2019. The Hall of Fame committee welcomes written nominations, which must include a brief biographical sketch. In order to be nominated and elected to the Hall of Fame, a[Read More…]
W.Va. Senate President Carmichael commends Legislature for passing Senate Bill 1
Release from Office of W.Va. Senate President: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Senate Bill 1, increasing access to career education and workforce training, completed legislation on Thursday. “This is a tremendous day for West Virginia. This program will change lives, and it will give our state a needed push as we continue[Read More…]
Wood County Jury returns $16.9 million verdict against Walmart
Press Release from Bordas & Bordas law firm: PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — A Wood County jury returned a verdict of $16,922,000 against Walmart Tuesday. The case centered a charge that Walmart failures to maintain its premises in a reasonably safe condition when attempting to apprehend a shoplifter in February, 2015, which led to[Read More…]
Times West Virginian welcomes new editor Eric Cravey
By EDDIE TRIZZINO Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. – It all started with a visit to Journalismjobs.com. Eric Cravey, 55, was checking out the website to show his interns at Fleming Island Florida’s Clay Today some of the opportunities currently available in the workforce. His browsing led him to the[Read More…]
WVPA Foundation accepting scholarship, summer Internship applications for 2019-20
Newspapers interesting in hosting an intern should contact the WVPA CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association Foundation is now accepting applications for 2019 Summer Internships at West Virginia newspapers and 2019-20 college scholarships. If awarded, there will be three $3,000 paid internships. The WVPAF also assists with unpaid internships at newspapers across[Read More…]
