Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, Aug. 11, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ARMS SENT TO KURDS IN FIGHT AGAINST ISLAMIC[Read More…]
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West Virginia’s top newspapers, journalists honored
The Inter-Mountain earns Newspaper of the Year; Hedges named Premier Journalist. CANAAN VALLEY, W.Va. – Recognizing outstanding journalistic achievement, the West Virginia Press Association honored newspapers and journalists from around the state Saturday during its 2014 Convention. The Inter-Mountain Newspaper of Elkins earned the “Newspaper of the Year” honor, recognizing top[Read More…]
Four newspapers earn WVPA top honor for advertising excellence
CANAAN VALLEY, W.Va. – Four West Virginia newspapers earned first-place General Excellence awards, which honor outstanding achievement by circulation division, in the 2014 West Virginia Press Association Advertising Awards Contest. The General Excellence Award winners are The Dominion Post of Morgantown in Division I, The Exponent Telegram of Clarksburg in Division II, The Spirit of Jefferson Advocate of[Read More…]
Ex-Mingo prosecutor to be ‘Prisoner of Purpose’
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Former Mingo County Prosecutor Michael Sparks is going to use his incarceration to do something good. He will be reporting to a federal prison in Wisconsin on August 14. Sparks recently received a one year prison sentence from a federal judge. “I have been placed at FCI[Read More…]
W.Va. State Fair opens in Greenbrier County
FAIRLEA, W.Va. — Visitors from throughout the state and across the region will make their way to Fairlea today as the 90th edition of the State Fair of West Virginia kicks off. Vendors, exhibitors, concessionaires and countless others spent Thursday putting the final touches on what fair CEO Marlene Pierson-Jolliffe says[Read More…]
Logan’s chess genius wins for West Virginia
LOGAN, W.Va. — Logan’s own chess genius, Advait “Adi”Patel, has brought a first to West Virginia following his win at the 2014 Barber Tournament of K-8 Champions in Orlando, Fla. The tournament is a US Chess Federation state affiliate championship where state champions compete for the title of Barber K–8[Read More…]
A tough ride at the Berkeley County fair
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Martinsburg paper helps journalism students
SPRING MILLS, W.Va. — School hasn’t even started yet, but Spring Mills High English teacher Brooke Jozik and her journalism students have voluntarily spent the past week working ahead and making plans – for everything from newspaper stories to yearbook layouts. They’ve been getting an early start – the approximately[Read More…]
Don’t allow Obama to alter tax code
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register CHARLESTON, W.Va. — White House aides say President Barack Obama may use an executive order to crack down on what he has called “corporate deserters.” Incredibly, three members of Congress requested the action. The behavior that has angered some members of Congress and the[Read More…]
Woodstock vibes fill Huntington’s Pullman Square
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The spirit of 1969 took over Pullman Square for the latest edition of its popular summer concert series. “A Night of Woodstock” featured Dr. Charles Jarrett from Ohio University Southern and others performing music from the original Woodstock Festival that happened 45 years ago this month. The[Read More…]
