Federal dollars to support 250 temporary jobs for flood clean-up CHARLESTON, W.Va. (July 14, 2016) – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito, and Congressmen Evan Jenkins and Alex X. Mooney today announced that West Virginia has secured a $3.5 million grant from the U.S.[Read More…]
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The Journal of Martinsburg seeking city editor
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The Journal, located in Martinsburg, W.Va., is seeking a city editor to help lead its local news coverage. The chosen candidate will supervise a staff of six full-time reporters and one full-time photographer, as well as help oversee a copy desk of five along with our news editor.[Read More…]
NAA Column: The Power of State Press Associations
By David Chavern NAA president & CEO Press associations have a unique power to convene and create communities. As president and CEO of the Newspaper Association of America, I believe in the ability of associations to serve as a platform for the exchange of ideas that will propel us forward.[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin names Jessica Tice as communications director
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has appointed Jessica Tice has been named communications director. The appointment took effect on July 5. “Jessica is extremely talented with an impressive background, and she will be a real asset to our senior leadership team,” Gov. Tomblin said. Tice replaces Chris Stadelman, who[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin addresses West Virginians long-term flood recovery efforts
FEMA grants public assistance for six additional counties CHARLESTON, W.Va. (July 13, 2016) – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today provided an update on long-term recovery efforts as West Virginians in impacted counties work to get back on their feet after recent devastating floods. This update came as the Federal Emergency[Read More…]
WVPA Statewide Classifieds Ads for July 17-23
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the West Virginia Press Association Statewide Classified Ads for July 17-23: NOTE: This unique WVPA program places your classified ad in more than 40 newspapers across the state for one discounted price and with one call. Contact your local newspaper or Toni Heady at the WVPA, 304-342-1011, ext. 164, to[Read More…]
WVU Report: Coal industry struggles expected to continue through next decade
By WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The downward trend for coal production in West Virginia is expected to continue in both the near and extended future, as significant declines in the state’s coal mining will continue to weigh heavily on the industry over the next two decades. The coal production[Read More…]
State Treasurer’s Office collects $3.7 million in unclaimed life insurance funds
From the office of State Treasurer John Perdue: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – After fighting both court and legislative battles over life insurance companies who balked at turning over unclaimed funds, State Treasurer John Perdue’s office saw such firms surrender $3.7 million in fiscal year 2016 to the Unclaimed Property Division. That number[Read More…]
Actress Jennifer Garner helping with Herbert Hoover High School fundraiser
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Charleston native Jennifer Garner will return to her home state Tuesday, July 19, to host a fundraiser for Herbert Hoover High School. Garner will join W.Va. State Sen. Corey Palumbo, D-Kanawha, who announced the fundraiser, and HHHS principal Mike Kelley. Tickets for the event, which will be held at the University of Charleston,[Read More…]
WVPA seeks silent auction donations for Convention 2016; program benefits scholarships, internships
Regional gifts add flavor to WVPA annual event CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is seeking support from its member newspapers and all regions of the state for the annual WVPA Foundation silent auction. Funds raised at the silent auction — along with funds from other donations and revenue —[Read More…]
