FRANKLIN, W.Va. — The Pendleton Times Newspaper is looking for an editor to direct community news operations. If you’re interested in the opportunity to serve as editor of a weekly newspaper in Franklin, W.Va., which is located in Pendleton County in the eastern portion of the state, now is the time to contact the West[Read More…]
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Register-Herald of Beckley looking for sports reporter
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Register-Herald Newspapers of Beckley, W.Va., is looking for a full-time sports writer to cover everything from high school sports to the PGA Tour’s Greenbrier Classic. The ideal candidate will have experience writing on deadline and covering a wide variety of sports. Pagination and multi-media skills preferred. The position[Read More…]
Register-Herald of Beckley seeking editor
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Register-Herald Newspapers of Beckley, W.Va., is seeking an experienced editor for its top newsroom leadership position in the “newsiest region of southern West Virginia.” The position is responsible for news content for a seven-day, 18,000-circulation newspaper, two weeklies, award-winning magazines, other niche products and the growing digital platforms. “The editor needs a strong management[Read More…]
WV Division of Culture and History offers Daily Trivia and Quiz
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Culture and History offers a ‘Question of the Day’ and Daily Trivia. Test your knowledge of West Virginia. Question for Monday, July 20, 2015: This man was appointed to fill the Senate seat vacated when Matthew M. Neely became governor of West Virginia[Read More…]
Del. Moffatt calls on Gov. Tomblin to lower flags, increase security
Charleston, W.Va. – Delegate Michael G. Moffatt (R-Putnam) is calling on Governor Tomblin to order all state flags at state-owned facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the six fallen soldiers who were tragically killed in Chattanooga, Tennessee on July 16. He is also asking that members of the National[Read More…]
Capito: Stream Rule fails to recognize benefits of coal industry
“No one cares more about West Virginia’s streams and water quality than those living in the Mountain State. This far-reaching regulation fails to consider the benefits our state’s mining operations provide to West Virginia’s economy.” – Senator Capito Washington, D.C. – Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement[Read More…]
Rep. Jenkins: stream buffer zone rule bad for W.Va.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement today on the administration’s announcement of the proposed stream buffer zone rule: ‘I am outraged that the administration is moving forward with the job-killing stream buffer zone rule. I’ve spent months talking with our West Virginia coal miners and[Read More…]
Capito votes to improve education for West Virginians, end Common Core
“The Every Child Achieves Act of 2015 eliminates Washington’s ‘one size fits all’ approach to education. It keeps important measures of student achievement while giving our students, parents, teachers and state and local officials the responsibility for improving teaching and ensuring accountability in our schools.” – Senator Capito Washington, D.C.[Read More…]
Gazette, Daily Mail now the Charleston Gazette-Mail
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Charleston Gazette and Charleston Daily Mail have been your local source for news for more than a century. The two newspapers operated independently for readers and advertisers until Jan. 1, 1958, when the owners merged the business, advertising, circulation and production departments into a single corporation.[Read More…]
Vintage motorcycle event returns to Terra Alta
TERRA ALTA, W.Va — The 2015 McKee’s Sky Ranch All-Brand Motorcycle Event is set for July 23 in Terra Alta, and organizers say this year’s vintage motorcycle extravaganza has something for everyone one and will attract enthusiasts from across the nation. Organizer and promoter Tom McKee said the annual event[Read More…]
