Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. HOW SOME SENATORS ARE PREPARING FOR AN IRANIAN[Read More…]
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WVPA Sharing: What kind of holiday driver are you?
By Debra Minor Wilson Times West Virginian FAIRMONT — What kind of holiday driver are you? Are you a turkey? Are you a big old hunk of that sweet potato pie Grandma baked just for you? Or do you scare the stuffing out of everybody and his brother? Holiday driving[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: Prepared for the holiday traffic?
By Debra Minor Wilson Times West Virginian FAIRMONT — At some point this week, to go over that river and through those woods to Grandmother’s house, you’re going to have to drive on a highway. And you won’t be alone. It might seem like the roads will be more crowded[Read More…]
Have you read ‘Poisoning The Press? If you’re a journalist, you should.
Christmas idea for those interested in politics and the media and a must-read for all investigative journalists: If you haven’t read Mark Feldstein’s ‘Poisoning The Press,’ ask for it this Christmas. It’s not a new book – out in 2010 – but an outstanding read. Always being behind the[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin changes venue, schedule for Christmas parties
By Zack Harold Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va.–Goodbye, party tent. Formerly a mainstay at the Governor’s Mansion during the holiday season, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and First Lady Joanne Tomblin have instead opted to hold this year’s Christmas parties in the Culture Center. That means the mansion will no longer[Read More…]
Charleston doctor thankful for 40 years of freedom
Readers of the Charleston Gazette look forward each Monday to an in-depth interview with someone from the paper’s readership area. Writer Sandy Wells excels in both the selection of her subjects and in mining their memories for terrific human interest. Here’s the latest example: By Sandy Wells Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON,[Read More…]
Elkins paper touts its special Thanksgiving edition
By Matthew Burdette The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — This year’s Thanksgiving edition of The Inter-Mountain will be as stuffed as the holiday turkey with a virtual cornucopia of savings from a variety of businesses throughout central West Virginia. The Wild Wednesday newspaper – priced at $1.25 – will feature more[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know for Monday, Nov. 25
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, Nov. 25, 2013. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. OBAMA DISCLOSED SECRET IRAN TALKS TO ISRAEL IN[Read More…]
WV Sharing: Child poverty coalition defining goals, benefits
By GEORGE HOHMANN For the WVPA Editor’s Note: The following is part of the West Virginia Press Association’s series on the “Our Children, Our Future” Coalition. The association is following the coalition’s efforts to develop and push legislation to combat child poverty during the 2014 session of the West Virginia Legislature.[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: Kids Health No. 7 Download
Hello editors, Here is the 11-24-13 Kids’ Health article and art. You will find the article – below – and cutlines for four pieces of art plus the logo. Article, with Kids’ Health logo, with Juvenile Commitment Rates graphic, with State Housing Profile graphic, with color headshot of Paul Sheridan[Read More…]
