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Wood County man, 92, receives firefighter award
WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. — Williamstown Volunteer Fire Department’s Assistant Chief Howard Nicholas was awarded the 2015 Sons of the American Revolution “Fireman of the Year” award on Monday evening. Nicholas, 92, is the oldest active firefighter in West Virginia and believed to be the oldest active firefighter in the United States,[Read More…]
December warm spell allows Ohio River fun
PARKERSBURG – The Ohio River is not normally associated with surfing – especially in mid-December. But Dan Fowler, an ocean, lake and river surfer, said Sunday was a perfect day to be wakesurfing on the Ohio River in Parkersburg and Belpre. The water was a numbing 49-51 degrees, but surfing[Read More…]
Fewer WV retailers selling tobacco to minors
An editorial from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia got another piece of good news about its fight to keep kids from picking up the habits that are killing far too many Mountain State adults. This year has been the best on record for retailers’ compliance with[Read More…]
Marion County to gain 400 telemarketing jobs
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Teleperformance will be bringing 400 jobs to Marion County by 2017. “Teleperformance is the worldwide leader in customer experience management,” said Ryan Collins, director of talent acquisition at Teleperformance USA. “We provide customer care services for leading companies throughout the world.” Immediately, 250 jobs will be available[Read More…]
Greenbrier distributes $1 million worth of toys
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — It’s difficult to imagine that Santa’s workshop is any busier this time of year than The Greenbrier was on Monday — distribution day for the fifth annual Dream Tree for Kids holiday gift drive. The brainchild of the resort’s owner, Jim Justice, the Dream Tree[Read More…]
Register-Herald parent opens D.C. bureau
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Community Newspaper Holdings Inc., a leading publisher of local newspapers and websites including Beckley Newspapers, has announced the opening of a Washington, D.C., bureau to serve its markets in 23 states. Kery Murakami, an accomplished investigative and politics reporter, was appointed the bureau chief, effective Nov. 30.[Read More…]
School building panel declines to fund Fayette
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The School Building Authority of West Virginia denied funding for Fayette County Schools’ consolidation plan Monday in a decision parents and elected officials are saying put politics over need. State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michael Martirano made a passionate plea to the School Building Authority board on[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Dec. 15
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHO’S IN THE SPOTLIGHT FOR GOP Texas Sen. Ted Cruz enters the latest[Read More…]
Bluefield Daily Telegraph seeking experienced reporter
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — The Bluefield Daily Telegraph, an award-winning newspaper, has an opening for an experienced print and multimedia general assignment reporter who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom and is comfortable covering crime, court and community events. The ideal candidate will have two or more years of reporting experience and[Read More…]
