W.Va. Book: Virginia Slavery and King Salt in Booker T. Washington’s boyhood home By Larry Linwell Rowe Editor’s Note: The West Virginia Press Association is sharing previews from “Virginia Slavery and King Salt in Booker T. Washington’s boyhood home,” a book by Larry Rowe, Charleston attorney and member of the[Read More…]
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W.Va. Attorney General Morrisey underscores importance of safe Thanksgiving shopping
Release from the Office of the Attorney General: CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminds consumers to use caution and protect their personal information as the holiday shopping season begins with Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. “The holiday shopping season can be very busy and, at times, exhilarating,”[Read More…]
Plan early for Black Friday
Today the Charleston Gazette-Mail will have staff at the intersection of MacFarland and Virginia Street selling its early Thanksgiving editions chocked full of Black Friday advertisements. Drive by between 6 p.m . – 11 p.m. or as long as supplies last to get your early editions. Don’t miss this chance[Read More…]
Former statewide director of Higher Education eLearning honored for work on behalf of West Virginia’s adult learners
Release from West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Dr. Roxann Humbert, former Statewide Director of Higher Education eLearning with the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC), was recently awarded the Ron Legon Leadership Award for Quality Assurance in Online Education in recognition of her contributions to[Read More…]
Philip Reale earns WVGA Men’s Golf Player of the Year title
Release from WV Golf Association: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Golf Association has announced that Charleston lawyer Philip Reale has concluded the 2019 season of the WVGA at the top of the point rankings for men’s golf in the state. While in former years Reale has been near the top[Read More…]
Bland, Va., becomes a Second Amendment sanctuary
Tazewell County also set to support gun rights By Charles Boothe, The Bluefield Daily Telegram, Bluefield, W.Va. BLAND, Va. — About 500 residents jammed the main courtroom at the Bland County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday evening to express their support of a resolution declaring the county a Second Amendment[Read More…]
W.Va. Higher Education Chancellor to address West Liberty University graduates
Release from West Liberty University: WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Nov. 26, 2019 — Dr. Sarah Armstrong Tucker, interim chancellor of West Virginia’s Higher Education Policy Commission and chancellor of the Community and Technical College System, will be the commencement speaker at West Liberty University’s Fall 2019 Commencement Ceremony. A Wheeling native,[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. IMPEACHMENT FIGHT NOT MOVING THE NEEDLE Voter attitudes in the swing county[Read More…]
South Charleston-based internet firm offering free web services to West Virginia charitable organizations
Release from Bricks Without Straw: SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — (November 27, 2019) – The Frank Brown Community Partnership, operated by South Charleston-based internet marketing firm Bricks Without Straw, is accepting applications for free digital marketing services, to include website design and social media marketing, for West Virginia community charitable organizations that[Read More…]
