CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Reaction to President Obama’s Clean Power Plan, which calls for a decrease in carbon emissions in order to combat climate change, came quickly this week, as reported in the Charleston Gazette-Mail. Many policymakers in West Virginia are threatening legal action in what they see as an attack[Read More…]
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Senator Capito issues weekly address to West Virginians
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — This week, Senator Capito discusses the president’s devastating Clean Power Plan, her legislation to roll back the misguided carbon mandates, which passed the Senate EPW Committee on Wednesday, and her push for a long-term transportation funding bill. On Thursday, the Senate began its August work period. Weekly[Read More…]
House communications director works with media on all issues
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Most members of the press throughout West Virginia have probably interacted with House of Delegates Communications Director Miranda Kessel, either by telephone or email. However, few likely know how much Kessel can assist them with their coverage of the legislature. From the chamber of the House within[Read More…]
The Exponent Telegram seeking copy editor
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Looking for new challenges and to be part of a passionate, aggressive news team delivering quality products to our audience? The Exponent Telegram is seeking a copy editor for its award-winning newspaper in North Central West Virginia that is part of a family-owned media company. “Our products[Read More…]
The Journal of Martinsburg seeking city editor
MARTINSBURG, W.Va.— The Journal is seeking a city editor to help lead its local news coverage. The chosen candidate will, along with a co-city editor, supervise a staff of six full-time reporters and one full-time photographer, as well as help oversee a copy desk of six. He or she will[Read More…]
Times West Virginian hiring two full-time multi-media journalists
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The Times West Virginian, the seven-time West Virginia Press Association Newspaper of the Year in Fairmont, W.Va., has immediate openings for full-time multi-media journalists. There are currently two open positions. This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of effective change in a rapidly evolving[Read More…]
Harless Center at Central Place is a new take on housing
Complex offers free weekly meals, speaker series, small groups, game nights, service projects to keep residents involved with each other and the community By Craig Poole, Kaitlyn Redcay and Sydney Williams MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The soon to be open Central Place is “more of a place to belong instead of[Read More…]
Concealed carry handgun reciprocity agreement with Nevada re-established
Re-established agreement with Nevada means 32 states now have full reciprocity with the Mountain State. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia now has full concealed carry handgun reciprocity with the state of Nevada, ensuring that citizens’ concealed handgun licenses issued by either state will be recognized by the other. Attorney General Patrick[Read More…]
WVU’s re-imagined Welcome Week takes aim at transforming student culture
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – As some 5,000 new undergraduates make their way to Morgantown this week along with a cadre of returning students, West Virginia University officials have a weekend of fun and engaging activities planned aimed at transforming student culture. “As I have talked with students and families, I have stressed that at[Read More…]
Senate Communication Director works as media resource
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — For the media, legislative session is known to be a hectic time at the statehouse. Reporters mill around, waiting to get a statement from a desired senator amidst a flurry of tape recorders and microphones, while crowds of people gather around the rotunda and in the meeting[Read More…]
