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Endorsement: International Union of Operating Engineers endorses Kessler for governor
Kessler Receives Eighth Labor Endorsement in Gubernatorial Campaign CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 132 announced today that the organization is endorsing Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Jeff Kessler for Governor. Business Manager Chuck Parker says Kessler has a strong labor background and has always fought for[Read More…]
Featured Ad: West Virginia State Parks – memories to last a lifetime
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Media Advisory: ‘Growing Innovation in the Mountain State’ policy forum set for April 6 in South Charleston
Intuit CEO Brad Smith to headline program Media encouraged to attend program on technology economy, strategies for growth CHARLESTON, W.VA. – Brad Smith, Huntington native and chief executive officer of global software company Intuit, will keynote TechConnect West Virginia’s “Growing Innovation in the Mountain State” policy forum, taking place from 10 a.m. to noon on[Read More…]
This Week in West Virginia History
CHARLESTON, W.VA. – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. April 7, 1927: A. James Manchin was born in Farmington. In 1984, Manchin ran for state treasurer, but he fell into trouble once elected. With a stock market downturn in 1987, Manchin[Read More…]
New York Times executive to visit WVU, discuss trends in advertising and marketing
MORGANTOWN, W.VA. — Senior Director of Creative Strategy for The New York Times Liz McDonnell will visit the West Virginia University Reed College of Media to discuss trends in advertising and her role at The Times’ native ad unit, T Brand Studio on Thursday, April 14. Advertising has fundamentally changed in recent years,[Read More…]
Endorsement: Painters District Council 53 endorses Justice
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades — District Council 53 announced that it will be endorsing Jim Justice for governor. IUPAT District Council 53 represents over 1,800 West Virginians: “Jim Justice will create opportunity for the people of West Virginia, and that’s why our members[Read More…]
Alzheimer’s Association’s annual report shows care contributors sacrificing own food, medical care to support Alzheimer’s patient
West Virginia caregivers provided unpaid care valued at over $1.5 billion in 2015 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The personal financial support required by a person with Alzheimer’s disease may ultimately deprive care contributors of basic necessities, such as food, transportation and medical care, according to the 2016 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and[Read More…]
West Virginia journalists invited to WVU environmental reporting workshop
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU will host “Sensing the Environment: Investigating Community Water Stories with Sensor Journalism” on Saturday, April 30, at the WVU Reed College of Media Innovation Center in the Evansdale Crossing Building. “This free, public workshop – 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. – will examine America’s growing water crisis, from the[Read More…]
Media Alert: Sen. Manchin schedules stops across West Virginia
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., will make several stops throughout West Virginia to meet with community and business leaders, local officials and discuss current issues that are important to West Virginians. Manchin will make stops in Kanawha, Mercer, and Upshur counties. “I have always been[Read More…]
