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…]
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LMC hosts first virtual social media marketing seminar
Release from LMC & Associates: ELKINS, W.Va. — In partnership with the Elkins-Randolph County Chamber of Commerce (ERCCC), LMC & Associates recently held its first social media workshop focused on “Developing Your Social Media Plan” via Zoom Video Webinars. Thirty attendees listened to the LMC team discuss the steps to[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 14,953 positive cases, 330 deaths as of 10 a.m. today
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 25. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 14,953 Total Lab Results reported – 535,018 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2.79 Daily Percent Positive – 3.53 Total Deaths[Read More…]
WVU’s Reporter Safety in Violent and Virulent Times virtual panel set for Sept. 30
Event co-sponsored by Reed College of Media, Ogden Newspapers Seminar Series MORGANTOWN, W.VA. — As essential workers and first responders, journalists face growing threats and risks online and in real life as they cover natural disasters, mass shootings, the COVID-19 pandemic, violent protests and increased civil unrest in an election year. In[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing Friday set for 12:30 p.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The office of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has announced a press briefing for today at 12:30 p.m. Today’s briefing will include an update from the emergency meeting convened by Gov. Justice Monday afternoon with State health and education experts to discuss potential adjustments to the color-coded School Re-Entry[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: AARP WV Voter Engagement
By Priscilla Bass As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to threaten the health and financial security of millions of Americans 50+, it’s critical that West Virginia voters 50+ demand that candidates listen to our concerns. AARP West Virginia is committed to Protect Voters 50+ this election amid the pandemic and make[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 14,706 positive cases, 325 deaths as of 10 a.m. today
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 14,706 Total Lab Results reported – 528,658 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2.78 Daily Percent Positive – 4.11 Total Deaths[Read More…]
Opinion: WVPSC chair anticipating lower natural gas bills
By Charlotte Lane Chairman, West Virginia Public Service Commission I have good news for West Virginians who use natural gas in their homes. Most of you are going to see your gas bills decrease after November 1. This will be especially good news for families who may be struggling to[Read More…]
WVPA Reminder: Oct. 1 deadline for newspapers to file statement of ownership; WVSOS affidavit of circulation by Nov. 1
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s nearing time for West Virginia newspapers to file the Statement of Ownership form with the US Post Office and the Affidavit of Circulation form with the WV Secretary of State office for the coming fiscal year. The WVPA has been working with government agencies to get[Read More…]
U.S. House of Representatives passes Fallen Journalists Memorial Act
Release from National Newspaper Association WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Fallen Journalists Memorial (FJM) Foundation, News Media Alliance, National Newspaper Association and National Association of Broadcasters today commended the U.S. House of Representatives on passing bipartisan legislation authorizing the FJM Foundation to establish a national memorial that honors the many reporters, editors,[Read More…]