The Williamson Daily News WILLIAMSON, W.Va. – Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are returning to West Virginia. They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout the region in May 2017. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on[Read More…]
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Stone artist Stitzinger looks below the surface
By BRANDON NOTTINGHAM The Pocahontas Times Most people walk through the woods and give a cursory glance at rocks, or maybe give a thought or two to their shape or position. But others can look beyond the surface of a rock and see an artwork masterpiece waiting to be revealed.[Read More…]
10 things to know today: Tuesday, March 21
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, March 21, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. SUPREME COURT NOMINEE FACING DAYLONG QUESTIONING Senate Democrats are determined to press Neil Gorsuch on[Read More…]
MEDIA ALERT: Oil & Gas industry supporters to rally for jobs on Capitol steps Tuesday
Release from West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Hundreds of West Virginians from the energy industry will show their support for the tens of thousands of hard-working men and women who contribute to the state’s oil and gas economy, and for policies that support more local job[Read More…]
Bill Childress, former WVPA executive director, died March 16 in Tennessee
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — William Floyd Childress of Oak Ridge died in the evening of March 16 at home with his loving family by his side. Childress, 79 was a native of Beckley, W.Va. He was a life-long journalist, philosopher, conversationalist, photographer, reader and thinker. He married the love of his life[Read More…]
2017 WVPA Newspaper Contest site open, packets available
Editorial and advertising packets emailed and linked below CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association’s 2017 Newspaper Contest entry packets for editorial and advertising are available and the contest website is open for entries. Every August, the West Virginia Press Association sponsors a statewide convention for newspaper staff members around the state. Benefits include professional[Read More…]
Leaders of the Pack: Carmichael, Armstead share legislative leadership vision
By ANN ALI The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. —An orchestra conductor faces a group of musicians and leads the interpretation of the score they’ve all gathered to perform. A circus ringmaster guides an audience through the various acts in a big-top show, introducing what comes next and interacting with the[Read More…]
Two bills in Legislature create worry among local seniors
By KELSE LEROSE Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Two bills introduced in the West Virginia State Legislature could have a negative impact on the senior citizens of Marion County. In March, the West Virginia House of Delegates introduced HB 2736 and the State Senate introduced SB 201 in relation[Read More…]
Meals tax bill still simmering: Introduced legislation would allow local governments to levy added sales tax on food and beverages in restaurants
By CHARLES BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill to give localities the option of enacting a meals tax is again not seeing any progress in the state legislature, the local delegate who introduced it said. “I’ve had it out for four or five sessions,” said Del. John[Read More…]
Common core repeal bill passes
By DAVID BEARD The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Senate passed on March 18 another bill to repeal Common Core educational standards. It also passed bills dealing with wind power tax credits, video lottery machines and driving too slow. SB 524 is the Common Core bill. As amended, it[Read More…]