CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Several editorial positions and an advertising director post are now open in West Virginia: State Government Reporter— The Charleston Daily Mail in West Virginia is seeking a reporter to cover state government. “We’re in a capital city and a competitive news market. This reporter covers the governor, the Legislature,[Read More…]
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West Virginia Manufacturers Association Voices Concern Over Proposed EPA Ozone Regulations
CHARLESTON, W.Va – The West Virginia Manufacturers Association voiced significant concern recently regarding the proposed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations on ozone emissions and how it will affect the Mountain State’s industries. At a news conference Oct. 2, Joe Eddy of Eagle Manufacturing outlined how the state could stand to lose thousands of[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin kicks off “My State, My Life” education campaign
Tomblin tells students education, training essential to success CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today, Wednesday Sept. 24, joined students, faculty and staff at Wayne High School to kick off a new campaign to encourage more young West Virginians to explore post-secondary education programs. The campaign, dubbed “My State, My Life,“ aims to[Read More…]
Public relations experts look at tourism industry during Governor’s Tourism Conference
Government relations panel advises constant legislative effort
WV tourism hopes conference will “turn it up WV”
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials and representatives from across the state are gathered in Charleston this week for the 2014 Governor’s Conference on Tourism, the largest annual gathering of the West Virginia tourism industry. The three-day conference features more than two-dozen speakers and panelists, more than 20 sponsors and nearly 300[Read More…]
2014 WV Governor’s Convention on Tourism opens in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials and representatives from across the state gathered in Charleston on Monday for the 2014 Governor’s Conference on Tourism, the largest annual gathering of the West Virginia tourism industry. The three-day conference features more than two-dozen speakers and panelists, more than 20 sponsors and nearly 300 attendees.[Read More…]
The Register-Herald in Beckley looking for online editor/reporter
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The Register-Herald, the leading daily newspaper in southern West Virginia, is seeking an online editor and multimedia reporter. The 20,000-circulation Register-Herald is located in Beckley, the business and medical hub for the region. Duties will include curating our website and social media operations, as well as reporting. The[Read More…]
WVPA assisting with Bridge Day credentials
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is working with the organizers of Bridge Day this year to help communicate media pass information to newspapers intending to cover the exciting event.As many of you know, Bridge Day is the annual one-day festival held on the New River Gorge Bridge in[Read More…]
Sen. Jay Rockefeller’s Column: Seven reasons Congress must reauthorize America COMPETES
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Sen. Jay Rockefeller’s column for Sept. 12, 2014: Throughout my career in public service – first as President of West Virginia Wesleyan College, then as Governor of West Virginia, and now in the U.S. Senate as Chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation –[Read More…]
