By David Kirk, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Despite all his travels, Evan Osnos remains affected by his time living in North Central West Virginia where he began his career as a reporter for The Exponent Telegram. Years later, after traveling the world, his experiences in the Mountain State[Read More…]
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North Central West Virginia region offers scenic driving tours ranging from idyllic to somber
By Chris Slater, WV News MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — The COVID-19 pandemic has canceled many popular and noteworthy events over the last two years. The Monongalia County Fair was one of the bigger summer happenings to cancel its plans. “We are absolutely certain that this is the choice that[Read More…]
Kanawha-Charleston Health Department, W.Va., announces milestone of 100,000 fully vaccinated Kanawha Countians
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Dr. Sherri Young, Interim Health Officer and ExecutiveDirector of the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department, joined Charleston Mayor AmyShuler Goodwin, Kanawha County Commissioners, and the Unified Health Command toannounce today that Kanawha County has reached 100,000 individuals fully vaccinatedagainst COVID-19. “We celebrate this milestone of[Read More…]
Charleston Dirty Birds clinch Atlantic League playoff spot; Game 1 at Appalachian Power Park on Monday
Charleston Dirty Birds Fly into the Playoffs CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Charleston Dirty Birds have clinched a playoff birth in their Inaugural Season in the Atlantic League with a victory over the York Revolution, last night, to secure the South Division, Second Half Champion with an impressive league leading second[Read More…]
WV Press seeking newspaper industry volunteers to help judge Wisconsin Better Newspaper contest
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is seeking volunteers to help judge the Wisconsin Better Newspaper Contest. The judging will start at the end of October. WV Press needs editorial, photography, advertising and digital judges and hopes several staff members from each newspaper will volunteer. Employees, retirees, freelancers and part-timers are invited to[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Capito offers West Virginia press updates on Senate action
By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Sen, Shelly Moore Capito met with members of the West Virginia press Thursday afternoon to talk about current Senate action. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., reached a deal Thursday with Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to vote on a limited debt[Read More…]
Governor Jim Justice appoints Owens Brown to fill vacant West Virginia Senate seat
By Alan Olson, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — Owens Brown, also known for his role as president of the West Virginia NAACP, was selected from three candidates to fill the state Senate seat representing the 1st District. Brown, a Wheeling resident, was one of three nominees to fill the vacant[Read More…]
Packed with Justice appointees, EBA board fires Public Broadcasting executive director
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Chuck Roberts has been fired as executive director of West Virginia Public Broadcasting. Roberts late Thursday afternoon sent an email to WVPB staff and to the Gazette-Mail stating that his employment has been terminated, effective immediately. “The West Virginia EBA [Educational Broadcasting[Read More…]
Federal study says vaccinations reduced COVID toll among West Virginia seniors
By Jess Mancini, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — COVID-19 vaccinations have been linked to a reduction of deaths, hospitalizations and infections among seniors in West Virginia, according to a study issued this week by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The report confirms what state[Read More…]
Marion County, W.Va., Christmas Toy Shop locks in schedule for the holiday season
By David Kirk, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The Marion County Christmas Toy Shop is ready for another year helping kids after learning from the successes of last year. The Toy Shop organizers and volunteers met at the school board central office Wednesday to discuss goals for the coming[Read More…]