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Time to reserve WVPA 2019 Convention hotel rooms

WVPA 2019 Convention 30 days away: Aug 2-3 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Registration and the room block are open for the West Virginia Press Association’s 2019 Convention, Aug. 2-3, at Lakeview Resort in Morgantown. “The 2019 Convention marks 150 years of the West Virginia Press Association serving the state’s newspaper industry. As[Read More…]

Suicide rates rising in nation, rising faster in West Virginia

By JoAnn Snoderly, The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG — New reports show a continuation of an alarming trend — increasing suicide rates, particularly among adolescents and young adults. But even in a nation with increasing rates, West Virginia continues to rise in the ranks for rate of deaths by suicide. Nationwide,[Read More…]

WVU receives national award for educational fundraising

From WVUToday: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The WVU Foundation has been recognized for exemplary fundraising programs and activities by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education.  The Council for the Advancement and Support of Education is recognizing West Virginia Universityfor exemplary fundraising programs and activities. For the first time, WVU has[Read More…]

Miss West Virginia 2019 announced at first Martinsburg competition

By Emily Keefer, The Journal of Martinsburg MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — After a weekend of competing for the title of Miss West Virginia 2019, the winner was announced Saturday night at Airborne Event Center. Torianne Graal took the 2019 Miss West Virginia crown home on Saturday night. Over $21,000 was given[Read More…]

10 things to know: Monday, July 1

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, July 1, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. PROTESTS MARK ANNIVERSARY Protesters tried to break into the Hong Kong legislature[Read More…]

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