GASSAWAY, W.Va. — Mountaineer Food Bank has a new leader: The board of directors of Mountaineer Food Bank — which currently serve over 600 programs in 48 counties in West Virginia — appointed Dave Karr of Grand Ledge, Mich., as the interim executive director. Karr is a certified fund raising executive with nearly 32 years of food[Read More…]
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Sides meet for gag order hearing in Blankenship case, defense will request venue change
By Brandi UnderwoodWest Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. — Lawyers from both sides met for a hearing Wednesday before U.S. District Judge Irene Berger regarding the recent challenge of a court-imposed gag order in the case of ex-Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship. The gag order, implemented by Berger on Nov. 21, restricts access to court[Read More…]
WVU’s Luck accepts executive vice president position with NCAA
By WVU Relations/News MORGANTOWN W.Va. – West Virginia University’s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Associate Vice President Oliver Luck has accepted the newly created position of executive vice president of regulatory affairs with the National Collegiate Athletic Association effective Jan. 15, WVU President Gordon Gee and NCAA President Mark Emmert announced Wednesday (Dec. 17). Nearly 1,100 colleges and universities[Read More…]
WV getting “smoked” by tobacco marketing
Health advocates urge greater effort to reduce tobacco use CHARLESTON, W.Va. – With tobacco companies spending more than $120 million to market their products in West Virginia — nearly 25 times what the state spends on tobacco prevention programs — is it surprising that West Virginia has the highest smoking rates in the United States? No. At least not according[Read More…]
Hampshire Review looking for sports editor
ROMNEY, W.Va. — The paper that has won the general excellence award among the state’s largest weeklies for 6 years running is looking for a sports editor. The Hampshire Review also produces an active website and a growing Facebook page. As a sports editor, you’ll be expected to cover local[Read More…]
Award-winning Spencer Newspapers seeking news reporter
SPENCER, W.Va. — The Times Record and Roane County Reporter, a locally owned, award-winning newspaper operation, has an opening for a full-time reporter to write news and feature articles. This is weekly newspaper operation that is also in the planning stages of developing a new website, so online skills, as well as skills[Read More…]
Maple syrup pouring out of West Virginia
DRY FORK, W.Va. — You don’t have to go to New Hampshire or Vermont to taste sweet success. A trip to Dry Fork in Randolph County is far enough. That’s where John Dalen has created West Virginia’s largest maple syrup works.It started just one year ago on several acres he inherited[Read More…]
Registration now open for AP Legislative Lookahead on Jan. 12
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Journalists around the state can now register for the 2015 West Virginia AP “Legislative Lookahead” on Jan. 12 at Charleston Newspapers. Each year, AP West Virginia hosts the “Lookahead” to give journalists from around the state a preview of key issues and events that could impact the[Read More…]
Liability costs for WV nursing homes among the highest in the nation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s nursing homes are experiencing high liability costs because of a growing number of lawsuits, outrageous settlement demands and excessive jury awards. According to Aon Risk Solutions, a global risk management firm, West Virginia ranks second in the nation in costs associated with lawsuits against long term care facilities. Aon[Read More…]
Elkins greenhouse grower makes poinsettias his business
ELKINS, W.Va. — Larry Gouer loves poinsettias. The owner of Mary’s Greenhouse in Elkins is celebrating his 40th year in business. This December his greenhouses will be filled with thousands of the red, white, pink and peppermint plants for sale. “In 40 years of growing, poinsettias have always been and[Read More…]
