CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Vandalia Rotary Club will be honoring the club’s 15th anniversary of formation on Wednesday, July 27 at 7:30 a.m. at the Embassy Suites in Charleston. The club will host its founding members in a panel with both current and former members and their guests. Founding members scheduled[Read More…]
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Grant to fund study of merging Morgantown economic development activities
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Area Chamber of Commerce and Your Community Foundation, Inc. jointly announced today receipt of a $75,000 grant from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation to examine the feasibility of merging economic development activities in Monongalia County under a single umbrella organization. In addition to the Chamber,[Read More…]
American East announces dates for 2017 Conference
HERSHEY, Pa. — America East has announced the dates for its Media Business & Technology Conference in 2017: April 10 – 12, 2017 “America East is one of the best regional conferences in the country. America East is also a great place to reconnect with people I’ve known throughout the industry[Read More…]
Traveling Sen. Robert C. Byrd exhibit to be hosted in Bluefield, Lewisburg, Athens, Charleston
Centennial Celebration of Byrd’s birth — Nov. 20, 2017 — set for Culture Center in Charleston SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.VA. — (July 25, 2016) – The Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education has announced a series of southern West Virginia stops — Bluefield, Lewisburg and Athens — for its fact-filled traveling exhibit, “Robert C. Byrd:[Read More…]
Deadline near for WVPA Convention 2016 Registration
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…]
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…]
