Newspapers interesting in hosting an intern should contact the WVPA CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association Foundation is now accepting applications for 2019 Summer Internships at West Virginia newspapers and 2019-20 college scholarships. If awarded, there will be three $3,000 paid internships. The WVPAF also assists with unpaid internships at newspapers across[Read More…]
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WVPA Hall of Fame accepting nominations for Class of 2019
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is now accepting nominations for the West Virginia Press Association’s Hall of Fame, Class of 2019. The Hall of Fame committee welcomes written nominations, which must include a brief biographical sketch. In order to be nominated and elected to the Hall of Fame, a[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, March 4
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, March 4, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. POWERFUL TORNADO STRIKES ALABAMA The F3 twister packing at least 150 mph winds kills at[Read More…]
Debra Martin named state director of West Virginia Small Business Development Center
From the W.Va. Department of Commerce: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Debra Martin has been named state director of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC). The WV SBDC is a network of business coaches located throughout the state to assist small businesses at all stages of development, from startup[Read More…]
West Virginia Housing Development Fund announces Moody’s ‘Aaa’ credit rating
Press Release from W.Va. Governor’s Office: CHARLESTON, WV – Moody’s Investor Service has once again affirmed West Virginia Housing Development Fund’s “Aaa” issuer credit rating. This qualification is Moody’s highest ranking and the Fund is the only state housing finance agency to receive this distinction. “The Fund’s staff works hard[Read More…]
W.Va. House of Delegates Speaker Roger Hanshaw issues statement on March 1 incident at the Capitol
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, issued the following statement regarding incidents that occurred Friday in and outside of the House Chamber. “The West Virginia House of Delegates unequivocally rejects hate in all of its forms. As we began today’s floor session, we had[Read More…]
WV DNR announces trout stocking the week of Feb. 25, 2019
ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked the week of Feb. 25, 2019: Bear Rocks Lake Beech Fork Tailwaters Big Sandy Creek Blackwater River Brandywine Lake Brushy Fork Lake Buckhannon River Buffalo Creek (Logan) Buffalo Fork Lake Burnsville Tailwaters Cherry River Coopers Rock Lake Cranberry River Curtisville Lake Deer[Read More…]
Small Cell Bill advances in the W.Va. House of Delegates
Press Release from WV For Broadband: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As the legislative session winds down in Charleston, the West Virginia House of Delegates took action which would further broadband expansions across the state. On Monday, the House Committee on Technology and Infrastructure heard testimonial on Senate Bill 3 which as amended[Read More…]
WV Senate President Mitch Carmichael statement on events at Capitol on March 1
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — W.Va. Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, on Friday issued the following statement regarding the March 1 events in and in front of the House of Delegates chamber today: “The West Virginia Senate is a body that embraces the goodness in all people and celebrates the unique diversity[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Saturday, March 2
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Saturday, March 2, 2019 53rd Day of the Legislative Session SENATE: Senate to convene at 11 a.m. On The Agenda THIRD READING Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 2359: Relating to exemptions to the commercial driver’s license requirements – (Com. title amend. pending) Eng.[Read More…]