West Virginia newspapers are joining in the WVPA’s holiday sharing effort. Photographer Bob Wojcieszak, city editor Lauren McGill and editor/publisher Brad McElhinny have shared this Christmas decorating photo from the Capitol. It’s a photo of statewide interest that every newspaper in the state could use. The photo in this post[Read More…]
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Grant County Press speaks up for small business
Below are excerpts of a column called “Bill’s 2¢ worth” by Bill Fouch, editor of the Grant County Press: PETERSBURG, W.Va. — “The national Small Business Saturday is Nov. 30, and shoppers are asked to spend at least that one day shopping locally… … it’s the local businesses that sponsor[Read More…]
Deer hunters hit the W.Va. woods for rifle season
By Jeremiah Shelor Exponent-Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Inside Marsh’s Lumber store in Clarksburg Monday, Linda Marsh looked up at the evening news coming through a TV mounted on the wall. “I wonder if they’re going to show him,” Marsh said. Among a series of shots of hunters showing off[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know for Tuesday, Nov. 26
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…]
Charleston Gazette’s JFK page among those highlighted by Poynter
The Poynter Institute had this to say about the front pages it posted on its website: “It’s not surprising that many newspapers used their front-pages Friday to acknowledge the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy’s assassination. But many did notable work, whether via artwork created for the occasion, front pages from[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…]