HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall University’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) had its first event of the semester, “Q&A with PRSSA” Thursday in the John Deaver Drinko Library. Dave Lavender, features reporter for the Herald-Dispatch, was the event guest speaker, who spoke about his experience working in media[Read More…]
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All good things must come to an end
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Carrie Tilley and Nicole Holliday were pumping gas at the Go-Mart on Robert C. Byrd Drive on Thursday afternoon. Both woman said they are saddened to see the price of gas inching up, but are not complaining — yet. The last couple months have seen steep declines[Read More…]
How to find details that make a powerful story
I was 11 years old on the November Friday when President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. Does anyone else remember what Jackie Kennedy was wearing that day? A pink suit. Not an important detail at first glance, except that this designer suit bore the bloodstains left behind after the[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, Feb. 6
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, Feb. 6, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. LAWMAKERS EXPECT PUSH BACK ON GRANTING OBAMA WAR POWERSCongressional[Read More…]
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin answers media questions at WVPA Legislative Breakfast
Business, labor leaders differ on legislative session
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Business and labor – following the lead of West Virginia Legislative leaders — disagreed Thursday at the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Legislative Breakfast at the Mariott Town Center. The business and industry panel was added to the event’s agenda to give newspaper representatives insight into the legislative view[Read More…]
Lawmakers clash over changing state’s direction
CHARLESTON, W.Va — State Senate President Bill Cole, R-Mercer, told journalists on Thursday that Republicans want change because West Virginia has “been at the bottom of way too many lists too long.” Cole, Senate Minority Leader Jeff Kessler, House Speaker Tim Armstead and House Minority Leader Tim Miley spoke at the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Legislative Breakfast at the Charleston Marriott. “I[Read More…]
Airborne in Hampshire County
Marshall’s Herd reveals 2015 signees
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — There’s no doubt that Marshall head coach Doc Holliday has made himself at home in the Sunshine State over his near four decades of recruiting in Florida. However, there was one instance recently in the recruiting trail in which he entered a prospect’s home and felt a[Read More…]
WR Jennings among surprise signings for WVU
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — On a day that included a handful of hits and misses — but for the most part one that went as expected — it seemed as if West Virginia coaches were as pleased with one of the late hits as with anything else that went on during the[Read More…]