MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Registration for the West Virginia Press Association’s 2016 Convention, Aug. 4-6 is open. “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 Golf Resort and Spa in Morgantown[Read More…]
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Stewards of Shavers Fork debuts on PBS, watch parties scheduled
THOMAS, W.Va. — Stewards of Shavers Fork, which premieres at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 10, on the West Virginia Public Broadcasting Channel (PBS), is the story about how one of West Virginia’s most iconic rivers and watersheds came back to life. Lead by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources[Read More…]
WVU Press publishes photography book featuring railroads of Wheeling
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University Press has published “The Steam and Diesel Era in Wheeling, West Virginia: Photographs by J. J. Young Jr,” a book that showcases the major railroads of the northern panhandle of the state. For nearly 70 years, John J. Young Jr. photographed railroads. “With unparalleled scope[Read More…]
Braxton Citizens’ News: Braxton County B of E must follow open meetings law
By Ed Given, editor of the Braxton Citizens’ News: Board of Education needs to work on its agenda: I tried to diplomatically bring the issues concerning errors in the way the Braxton County Board of Education’s agenda is handled to the attention of those in charge. After Monday morning’s meeting, those[Read More…]
Red Cross continues efforts to help flood victims
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The American Red Cross continues to serve the communities of Alderson, Amma, Bethel, Big Otter, Birch River, Caldwell, Camden-on-Gauley, Clendenin, Elkview, Erbacon, Gauley Bridge, Hico, Ivydale, Mount Pleasant, Nallen, Neola, Nuttall, Oak View, Queen Shoal, Rainelle, Renick, Richwood, River Haven, Ronceverte, Rupert, Talicot, White Sulfur Springs and[Read More…]
For Hardy County residents, helping flood victims is very personal
From the Moorefield Examiner: We’re so proud of you. On Thursday, June 23, some 44 counties throughout West Virginia were hit by some of the worst floods in decades and many were declared disaster areas. The worst flooding took place in Kanawha, Greenbrier, Nicholas, Fayette, Clay, Roane, Summers, and Monroe[Read More…]
Education Alliance seeks donations for West Virginia teachers Impacted by flood
Website “FloodsOfSupport.com” Created CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Education Alliance is accepting online donations at “FloodsOfSupport.com” to offer teachers throughout West Virginia resources for classroom needs in the wake of recent torrential flooding. Amelia Courts, president/CEO of The Education Alliance said 100 percent of all donations will go directly to[Read More…]
WVPA Convention 2016 Registration open; Register and reserve rooms today
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Registration for the West Virginia Press Association’s 2016 Convention, Aug. 4-6 is open. “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 Golf Resort and Spa in Morgantown[Read More…]
Pizatella named president/CEO of Morgantown Area Chamber of Commerce
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The Morgantown Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced today that Jason Pizatella has been named the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2016. Pizatella succeeds Dan Kimble and most recently served as Governor Earl Ray Tomblin’s liaison to the State Legislature,[Read More…]
The Charleston Gazette-Mail collecting flood donations Thursday from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Charleston Gazette-Mail will be accepting donations for those affected by the West Virginia floods. Items such as cleaning supplies, bottled water, non-perishable foods, toiletries and pet food can be dropped off from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 30, at the newspaper’s drive-thru location at[Read More…]
