Release from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources: ELKINS, W.VA. — Hunters preparing for the fall hunting seasons can now consult the 2020 Mast Survey and Hunting Outlook, available on the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources website. Information analyzing mast conditions and wildlife harvests also is available on the website. With the[Read More…]
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Education Alliance hosting virtual Education Summit over three dates: Oct. 14, 20, 22
By Lexi Browning West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.V. — The West Virginia Education Alliance will host its eighth annual WV Education Summit, themed “We’re All Connected,” virtually on Oct. 14, 20 and 22. Over the course of three afternoons, educators, advocates and policymakers can listen and learn as leading regional[Read More…]
WV State University President Dr. Nicole Pride keynote speaker for Virtual Women & Technology Conference Oct. 19
Release from TechConnect West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Dr. Nicole Pride, the President of West Virginia State University, will offer keynote remarks at the 2020 Women & Technology Conference. The event, which aims to address the under-representation of women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math, will be held[Read More…]
WVU engineers receive funding to improve methane sensor technology in longwall mines
From WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Despite longwall mining being an efficient way of extracting coal, it produces dangerous methane gas that has the potential to lead to explosions in underground mines. Researchers from West Virginia University are combatting this issue by developing an improved methane monitoring network to increase the safety of[Read More…]
Bluefield Daily Telegraph named 2020 Newspaper of the Year by WVPA
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Report BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — The Bluefield Daily Telegraph has been named the “2020 Newspaper of the Year” by the West Virginia Press Association. The Newspaper of the Year award is presented annually by the press association to the top newspaper in the state of West Virginia. The award honors the newspaper with[Read More…]
West Virginia Press Association presents convention online highlights
It’s online: Enjoy convention at your convenience — — — Welcome to the West Virginia Press Association’s 2020 Convention. The largest annual gathering of newspaper professionals in the state is online this year. Acting on the Coronavirus information and advice featured in our newspapers in 2020, the West Virginia Press Association has[Read More…]
16 West Virginia newspapers earn General Excellence recognition
Bluefield Daily Telegraph recognized as Newspaper of the Year WV Press Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A total of 16 West Virginia newspapers — weekly and daily publications from across the state — were recognized today for General Excellence in editorial and/or advertising work by the West Virginia Press Association as part of[Read More…]
John Bolt wins 2020 Adam R. Kelly Award
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Adam R. Kelly Award was established in 1991 in memory of the late Adam R. Kelly, legendary “Country Editor” columnist and former owner and editor of the Tyler Star News in Sistersville. Kelly was known nationally for his outstanding service to newspapers. The award is the highest[Read More…]
2019 Adam R. Kelly Award Winner Sandy Buzzerd photos
Here is a collection of photos for Sandy Buzzerd’s bio:
Coronavirus memes being shared in 2020
The Coronavirus forced many employers to send workers home, but it could not stop those workers and everyone else from expressing their humor, frustration and sense of confusion about the virus through the sharing of memes. Here are some of the memes we saw in 2020:
