Bill would grant newspapers safe harbor to negotiate better business terms with tech platforms ARLINGTON, Va. – Today the News Media Alliance is hosting a Congressional fly-in to advocate for the passage of the “Journalism Competition and Preservation Act.” Executives representing Gannett, Los Angeles Times, Minneapolis Star Tribune, News Corp, Philadelphia Inquirer, Post[Read More…]
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Spotlight on McDowell, W.Va.: Groundbreaking for Renaissance Village draws national dignitaries
By CHARLES BOOTHE, Bluefield Daily Telegraph WELCH, W.Va. — Local, state and national dignitaries were in Welch Monday morning to celebrate the official groundbreaking of Renaissance Village, a housing project for teachers. A $7 million project by the revitalization group Reconnecting McDowell, the four-story facility, which is located beside the[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WVU to kick off ‘Point Pleasant W.Va., Branding Community’ event this week
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — A kickoff ceremony is set for Thursday in Point Pleasant, the latest community for BrandJRNY, a West Virginia University Reed College of Media community branding initiative. WHAT: Kickoff event for Point Pleasant, the latest community for BrandJRNY, a West Virginia University Reed College of Media community branding initiative WHO: Rita Colistra, WVU Community Branding[Read More…]
W.Va. Commerce Secretary Gaunch business listening tour visits Marion, Monongalia and Harrison counties
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Commerce Secretary Ed Gaunch toured businesses in Marion, Harrison and Monongalia counties on Sept. 5 – 6. “Under the leadership of Gov. Jim Justice, we have sought to create opportunities to hear from those doing businesses in West Virginia,” Gaunch said. “We have toured companies that range from new[Read More…]
W.Va. Supreme Court Justice Armstead to speak at Constitution Day Brown-Bag Lunch Event
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Supreme Court Justice Tim Armstead will be the keynote speaker at a Constitution Day program in the Supreme Court Courtroom on Sept. 17, the 232nd anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. The event is scheduled during the lunch hour so Capitol employees and anyone else[Read More…]
W.Va. Board of Education to meet Sept. 12
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) will meet to conduct routine business on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, at 9 a.m., in Capitol Building 6, Room 353 (Board Conference Room), 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Charleston, West Virginia. The meeting agenda may be accessed at http://wvde.state.wv.us/minutes/current/AGENDA1.htm. As part of[Read More…]
W.Va. Capitol Police file charges against Marion lawmaker
By Erin Beck | for The Times West Virginian CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Six months after a West Virginia delegate, angered by an anti-Muslim display at the Capitol, kicked open the door when a doorkeeper wouldn’t let him into House chambers, Capitol Police have filed a criminal charge over the incident.[Read More…]
Political Campaign Updates: Gov. Justice to serve as honorary chair of President Trump’s Campaign in W.Va.
Charleston, W.Va. – President Trump’s re-election campaign on Monday announced Governor Jim Justice will serve as an Honorary Campaign Chair for West Virginia: “I’m absolutely thrilled to support President Trump and take a leadership role for the President’s campaign in West Virginia. Working with President Trump, West Virginia is making[Read More…]
Wells Fargo Advisors, Oglebay Foundation working together on scholarships
WHEELING, W.Va — Wells Fargo Advisors recently presented a $20,000 check to the Oglebay Foundation. The investment firm’s financial support provides scholarship funds for the Foundation’s Access to the Parks program. Access to the Parks ensures all children in Ohio County and an accompanying adult have year-round recreation opportunities and[Read More…]
WVU Parkersburg invites students, alumni, faculty and staff to kick off Homecoming Week
Release from WVU Parkersburg: Parkersburg, W.Va. (September 10, 2019) – Homecoming is a time to reminisce, reconnect and rejoice. At WVU Parkersburg, it is a time to come together and celebrate being Riverhawks. The college welcomes students, alumni, faculty and staff to campus the week of Sept. 16 for festivities[Read More…]