Reserve rooms at Lakeview today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Registration for the West Virginia Press Association’s 2016 Convention, Aug. 4-6 is nearing deadline. “West Virginia — Focusing on the Opportunities” is the theme of the WVPA’s 2016 Convention, Aug. 4-6. The WVPA is inviting its 77 member newspapers and guests to Lakeview[Read More…]
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Newz Group partnership gives member newspapers off-site backup
From Executive Director Don Smith: In the coming days and weeks, all West Virginia Press Association newspapers should be getting a call from Newz Group. These calls are coming with the support and urging of the WVPA and are about your access to free off-site archiving and backup. It’s a[Read More…]
42nd Annual Jackson’s Mill Jubilee featuring antique tractors show, parade
Jubilee applications available for tractor owners WESTON, W.Va. — If you’re a fan of antique tractors, put the 42nd Annual Jackson’s Mill Jubilee on your calendar. “Mark your calendar for Sept. 2, 3 and 4, 2016,” said Debora Garrett, president of the 42nd Annual Jackson’s Mill Jubilee. Garrett hopes to offer a[Read More…]
Research at WVU concludes waste from test fracking wells safe to be on highways
From WVUToday MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Researchers at West Virginia University studied drilling wastes produced at two research wells near Morgantown and found they are well below federal guidelines for radioactive or hazardous waste. Paul Ziemkiewicz, director of the West Virginia Water Research Institute at WVU, will present these and other findings from the Marcellus Shale[Read More…]
Uber services available in West Virginia
Gov. Tomblin, U.S. Sen. Manchin hep launch program; Ridesharing service initially available in Charleston and Morgantown CHARLESTON, W.Va. (July 19, 2016) – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin today took the first Uber ride in West Virginia — from the Capitol Market to the State Capitol to announce the official[Read More…]
Donations to WVU Foundation for flood assistance top $300K
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – A $500,000 challenge match from West Virginia University alumnus Ken Kendrick has helped bring in more than $300,000 in gifts so far for flood relief efforts in southern West Virginia. The Princeton, W.Va., native said June 29 that he would match contributions to the WVU Foundation dollar-for-dollar up to $500,000. “What[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WVU presenting findings from shale gas field lab
CANONSBURG, Pa. — MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU to present findings from shale gas field lab near Morgantown at new oil and gas workshop; also features “best of” environmental research on shale gas resources What: A new oil and gas workshop entitled “Appalachian Basin Technology” will present updates of environmental research on hydraulic fracturing, which[Read More…]
WV Business & Industry Council Embarks on 2016 Tour: “Putting WV Back to Work”
First regional meeting July 26 at the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Business & Industry Council is hitting the road again for its annual tour of regional meetings around the Mountain State. “We think it’s so important for us to travel around West[Read More…]
Study reveals advertising with newspapers triples ad campaign effectiveness
Advertisers who are cutting back on newspaper advertising are missing a beat. This is the message of a new study, conducted by effectiveness consultancy Benchmarketing for Newsworks, which claims that advertising with newspapers increases overall revenue return on investment by three times. The ROI study covers 500 econometric models to[Read More…]
Red Cross, partners continue efforts in West Virginia
Caseworkers and Tzu Chi Meeting One-on-One to Assist CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The American Red Cross continues to serve communities impacted by the devastating flooding that occurred almost three weeks ago throughout West Virginia. As of July 13, the American Red Cross — including over 850 Red Cross workers from across the[Read More…]