In this photo from the Herald-Dispatch of Huntington, Wayne running back Nathan Spurlock (9) is tackled into a puddle of mud by Sissonville defensive back Houston Hill (14) during the West Virginia class AA quarterfinal football game at Pioneer Field, Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, in Wayne, W.Va.
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The Associated Press shares 10 takeaway stories from the past week
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares 10 takeaway stories from the past week. Look for in-depth stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. DEMOCRATS IN SENATE VOTE TO CURB FILIBUSTERS ON NON-SUPREME COURT NOMINEES The action swept aside a century of precedent and cleared[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: Local entrepreneur aims to make a difference
By Brittany Furbee, Megu Kolanko and Anjelica Trinone Justin Chambers is an up and coming entrepreneur from West Virginia who hopes to use his collapsible wind turbine technology to make a difference in the world. Justin Chambers, shown here with his wind turbine, is a Ph. D student at West[Read More…]
WVU SOJ and WVPA providing multimedia packages for newspapers
West Virginia University’s P.I. Reed School of Journalism, in cooperation with the West Virginia Press Association, has again agreed to make a number of multi-platform news and feature packages available to member newspapers of the WVPA. These are outstanding student-generated news packages for your print and online editions. A budget[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: New book chronicles two West Virginia NFL greats, Huff and Gatski
“The book had to be written. The story is just too good.” Author Seseen Francis was explaining the simple reason for writing his new novel, “Sam Huff and the Gunner,” which chronicles the young lives – the growing up years – of football legends Sam Huff and Frank “Gunner” Gatski. Both Huff and Gatski grew up in[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: Buckhannon hosting Christmas Craft Show featuring hand-crafted WV items
BUCKHANNON — The Buckhannon National Guard Armory will be transformed into one of the largest holiday showcases in Central West Virginia as the Christmas Craft Show celebrates 31 years Nov. 30 and Dec 1. “Christmas music and the aroma of Campbell’s Kettle Corn will fill the air as holiday shoppers are charmed by[Read More…]
Eastern Panhandle groups tackle child poverty
By John McVey The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — More than 50 interested individuals gathered Thursday evening for a community conversation on Poverty in the Panhandle: Children at Risk. “The most apparent thing is the numbers – the percentage of boys and girls living in poverty,” Tiffany Lawrence said to open[Read More…]
Press association, Parkersburg paper host oil and gas meeting
By Brett Dunlap Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The lines of communication were opening up in Parkersburg Thursday between news organizations around the state and officials with companies involved in the emerging oil and gas industry. The Parkersburg News and Sentinel, in association with the West Virginia Press[Read More…]
Kennedy keepsake editions published statewide
Newspapers across the state published special editions to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. This image is from the front page of The Dominion Post in Morgantown. Click here for the paper’s e-edition
Exponent-Telegram shines light on JFK legacy
Exponent-Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The next time you drive to Charleston, remember that Interstate 79 would not be there if not for John F. Kennedy. The interstate highway system devised under President Eisenhower did not include any roads for West Virginia. Once in office, JFK, who was grateful to[Read More…]
