Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, Nov. 22, 2013. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. SOLEMN MEMORIALS MARK JFK 50TH ANNIVERSARY Dallas wants[Read More…]
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W.Va. officials say Jackson County plant is ‘manna from heaven’
By Jared Hunt Charleston Daily Mail Business Editor CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin on Thursday called Carbonyx International USA a “visionary company” that could help reverse a long history of state resources being ripped from the ground and shipped off for the profit of out-of-state coal barons. Tomblin[Read More…]
Fly up to Dayton to see JFK’s Air Force One
By Dave Lavender The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — When you think about the death of the President John F. Kennedy, it is Dallas not Dayton that comes to mind, of course. However, if you want to tour SAM 26000 (Special Air Mission), Kennedy’s Air Force One, you can do[Read More…]
Thanksgiving Day means stuffed editions
Here’s how The Journal of Martinsburg is promoting its Thanksgiving Day edition. Readers across the state look forward to their papers on that day.
W.Va. Turnpike tunnel serves as training grounds
By Andrea Lannom Charleston Daily Mail BECKLEY, W.Va.–Dust filled the air and the sound of drills rang through the dimly lit Memorial Tunnel as emergency crews worked to pull out mannequins trapped in several different ways. “Carry him, carry him!” yelled one responder with the South Carolina Urban Search[Read More…]
Top 9 Challenges Facing Journalism
Maryanne Reed, dean of the West Virginia University School of Journalism, wrote a piece for public broadcasting’s Media Shift about a News Corp. executive’s appearance at the J school. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — With more and more people consuming news digitally, the future of journalism has never been brighter. But[Read More…]
“Why, that’s Jay Rockefeller! He’s running for governor”
Don’t miss this sweet column by Mary Wade Burnside, features editor of the Exponent-Telegram in Clarksburg, who has lived elsewhere but keeps finding herself back home. Some excerpts: “When I first returned to North Central West Virginia, I would marvel at the changes that had taken place. I could not[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know for Thursday, Nov. 21
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. AFGHAN GATHERING OF ELDERS CONSIDERS U.S. SECURITY DEAL[Read More…]
America East — The largest newspaper show on the East Coast — set for March 31-April 2
The largest newspaper show on the East Coast set for March 31-April 2 Organizers are advising newspaper publishers to save the date for the new America East Media Business and Technology Conference, March 31 –April 2, in Hershey, Pennsylvania. With an anticipated 600+ attendees and 85 exhibitors, it will be[Read More…]
Newspapers gearing up for an important Black Friday
By Caroline Little President and CEO Newspaper Association of America This is shaping up to be one of the most critical holiday shopping seasons in recent memory. Due to a quirk in the calendar, Thanksgiving arrives less than a month before Christmas. With the economy looking to rebound, this year’s[Read More…]
