PARKERSBURG – Executive Editor James C. Smith of The Parkersburg News and Sentinel has died. He was 65. His death was confirmed Wednesday morning. Further details were not immediately available. More information will be in Thursday’s edition of The Parkersburg News and Sentinel. http://tinyurl.com/lomn4g6
WVPA Sharing
Member newspaper- and West Virginia Press Association-generated news articles, series, photos, cartoons. This information is available for sharing and publication by other member newspapers.
The Register-Herald in Beckley hiring multimedia reporter and online editor
The Register-Herald, a 20,000-circulation daily newspaper in Beckley, W.Va., is seeking a multimedia reporter and an online editor. Both positions come with the company’s full benefit package. Multimedia reporter to cover Fayette County — This position includes a wide range of coverage, including breaking news, enterprise, courts, government and features. Ideal candidate is self-starting with a[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: Exquisite writing leaves an impression
By James A. Haught The Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When the West Virginia Book Festival was canceled because of the Kanawha library’s money crisis, a pang of loss was felt among lovers of writing. Then longtime Gazette staffer Susan Williams asked readers to remember special books that affected their[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: Courage seen as currency of political activism
Coalition leader’s book provides insight to ‘Our Children, Our Future’ Editor’s Note: The following is part of the West Virginia Press Association’s series on the “Our Children, Our Future” coalition. The association is following the coalition’s efforts to develop and push legislation to combat child poverty during the 2014 session of the West Virginia Legislature. By George Hohmann[Read More…]
The Exponent Telegram recognizes positive efforts in community
Editor’s note: The Exponent Telegram devotes Saturday’s editorial to recognizing positive efforts from people throughout our readership area. We call this feature “Hats Off!” To nominate a person or group for recognition, send submissions to: “Hats Off,” at [email protected], or call John Miller at (304) 626-1473. We salute: – People’s Hospice,[Read More…]
The Herald-Dispatch in Huntington looking for state government reporter
The Herald-Dispatch in Huntington, W.Va., is seeking an experienced reporter to lead local and state government reporting for print and digital platforms. Contact Ed Dawson at [email protected] or (304) 526-2787. To see all newspaper employment opportunities, visit https://wvpress.wpengine.com/?p=23
WVPA Sharing: WV Courtesy Patrol celebrating 15 years of helping motorists
BECKLEY, W.Va. – Motorists traveling through West Virginia this holiday season should watch for “white” on the highways. While snow is falling across the Mountain State this Thanksgivings, it’s the white trucks of the West Virginia Courtesy Patrol (WVCP) that will offer travelers assistance. For the last 15 holidays, motorists in need[Read More…]
WVPA Column: Newspapers energize the holiday shopping marketplace
By Don Smith Executive Director West Virginia Press Association West Virginians know Thanksgiving means turkey, stuffing, mash potatoes, pumpkin pie, the Macy’s parade and football. Those are traditions. There is another tradition many West Virginians count on each Thanksgiving: finding the community newspaper “stuffed” with sales fliers and coupons. The[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: Daily Mail sharing capitol decorating photo
West Virginia newspapers are joining in the WVPA’s holiday sharing effort. Photographer Bob Wojcieszak, city editor Lauren McGill and editor/publisher Brad McElhinny have shared this Christmas decorating photo from the Capitol. It’s a photo of statewide interest that every newspaper in the state could use. The photo in this post[Read More…]