Knight Foundation investment supporting plan MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Aspiring journalists looking for a pathway to newspaper ownership will get a leg up at West Virginia University thanks to the nation’s only fellowship program designed to maintain and strengthen local news ownership. “Many current owners are aging and ready to retire but have[Read More…]
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WV Press Legislative Breakfast set for Thursday, Feb. 6, at Culture Center at Capitol Complex
Evening Media Social set for Feb. 5 at Embassy Suites in Charleston WV Press Association Release CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association’s annual Legislative Breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Culture Center at the Capitol Complex. The Legislative Breakfast provides a mid-session update on bills and[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, Jan. 13, 2020
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Jan. 13, 2020. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. IRAN CRACKS DOWN ON PROTESTERS Videos verified by The Associated Press show[Read More…]
WVU researchers to unveil economic action plan for Potomac Highlands counties
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The five-county area comprising West Virginia’s Potomac Highlands could improve economically by embracing and promoting its regional identity, according to a new study by three West Virginia University centers. After a year and a half of research, the plan which recommends several strategic actions to promote economic prosperity in the[Read More…]
Afghan refugee finds peace in W.Va. amid national immigration debate
By Amelia Ferrell Knisely, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Najib Ahmad Bakhtari found safety in the West Virginia hills when last year he left the danger and unrest in his home country of Afghanistan. The 28-year-old is a refugee. He is one of three refugees the state accepted in 2019, up[Read More…]
TechConnectWV hosting SBIR-STTR bootcamps across West Virginia in 2020
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – TechConnect West Virginia, in partnership with the West Virginia Small Business Development Center, is hosting a series of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) bootcamps in the state in 2020 as part of its recently launched “Bridging the Ecosystem in Science &[Read More…]
Worldwide golf course designer Pete Dye dead at 94
Staff report from The Exponent Telegram of Clarksburg CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Pete Dye, a world-renowned golf course architect, died Thursday, according to his company, Dye Designs. He was 94. Among the courses he designed is Pete Dye Golf Club in Bridgeport. Built on the site of a former coal mine,[Read More…]
Ye Olde Alpha: Historic Wheeling restaurant to reopen after revitalization
Press Release: WHEELING, W.Va. — Wheeling businessman Anthony “Herk” Sparachane has announced the restaurant that has been Ye Olde Alpha will reopen to the public after extensive updates and remodeling to the building. Sparachane said following an agreement to keep the Alpha open through the holidays, the new owners will[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, Jan. 6, 2020
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. GRIEF FOR SLAIN GENERAL Iran’s supreme leader prayed over the caskets of[Read More…]
WV Press Legislative Lookahead photos available for download
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Legislative and state officials met with print and broadcast media representatives from across West Virginia on Friday for the annual media preview of the upcoming session: WV Press Legislative LookAhead Editor’s Noe: Photos from the event are available here for download. Additional photos will be posted later.[Read More…]