By MATT COMBS The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The Communication Workers of America (CWA) in West Virginia and Virginia representing Frontier Communications employees went on strike, effective Sunday. According to a CWA news release, the strike comes after 10 months of negotiation between the union and Frontier and will affect some[Read More…]
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Hundreds take advantage of West Virginia Job and Resource Fair opportunities
By Jim Workman West Virginia Press Association SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — If all goes as expected, some unemployed or underemployed West Virginians this week may be starting new careers as early as next week. That’s the report from a few of the participating businesses at the South Charleston Regional Job[Read More…]
More bids for Gazette-Mail expected, attorney says
By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The current bidder for the purchase of the Charleston Gazette-Mail may have some competition as the Tuesday deadline for submitting bids draws closer, an attorney representing the newspaper’s owners said Thursday. At a creditor’s meeting in Charleston, attorney Brian Audette said the sale[Read More…]
The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington seeking reporter for evening hours
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington, W.Va., a daily newspaper located in a city of about 50,000, is seeking a motivated reporter to cover breaking news, crime and community events during evening hours Tuesday through Saturday. The position requires good reporting and writing skills and flexibility to deal with[Read More…]
Reminder: West Virginia Press Association Newspaper Contests Deadline – Advertising and Editorial – is March 9
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Press Association Newspaper Contest Coordinator Dalton Walker is reminding all publishers, editors, advertising directors, and newspaper staff members that the deadline for entries is Friday, March 9, 2018 2018 Advertising Contest Info Packet- 2018 Editorial Contest info Packet- “It’s time for your newspaper’s hard work and creativity[Read More…]
Elkins, WV, native Trevor Kiess named WVU’s 65th Mountaineer Mascot
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University senior and member of the Honors College Trevor Kiess was announced as the next Mountaineer Mascot at tonight’s (Feb. 24) men’s basketball game vs Iowa State. Prior to being named the new Mountaineer mascot, Kiess had the opportunity to wear the buckskins and carry[Read More…]
Gov. Justice to hold three Town Hall meetings at high schools on Monday, Feb. 26
Forums set for Wheeling, Martinsburg and Morgantown CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has scheduled a series of Town Hall Meetings for Monday, February 26, 2018. The three events are open to the public. WHEN AND WHERE: 8:30 A.M. Wheeling Park High School, 1976 Park View Road, Wheeling, WV 26003 11:30 A.M. Spring[Read More…]
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