Intercambio de noticias de WV Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Las Noticias en tu idioma con Sergio Rodríguez está trabajando con el equipo de béisbol Charleston Dirty Birds para celebrar a la comunidad latina de la región, junto con los jugadores latinos en la lista. A partir de esta semana, el equipo[Read More…]
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Marshall University prepares for Community Cares Week; hundreds expected to volunteer
WV Press Release Sharing HUNTINGTON, W.Va.— Marshall University is preparing to welcome hundreds of volunteers to its campuses for its annual Community Cares Week: Giving Back to the Herd. Members of the #MarshallUFamily who have signed up to volunteer, including alumni, community members, students, faculty and staff, will join together[Read More…]
Scott Perry of Lowell, Ohio, ,takes second WVGA Senior Series Low Round at Little Creek
WV Press Association Scott Perry of Lowell, Ohio, shot his second Little General Stores Low Round of the Day at Thursday’s Senior Series event, hosted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA) and sponsored by Little General Stores, at Little Creek Golf Course in South Charleston with a three under[Read More…]
Board of Governors approves measures on WVU transformation including reduction in force, severance package plans
WV Press Release Sharing MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Board of Governors approved several measures during a special meeting Wednesday (May 17) related to ongoing transformation initiatives across the WVU System. The BOG approved issuing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to potentially amend: · Proposed BOG Faculty Rule 4.7 – Reduction in[Read More…]
Save The Date: WV Press Association 2023 Convention set for Aug. 11-12 in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association has announced the dates for its 2023 convention, which will be held at the Four Points by Sheraton in Charleston. WVPA Executive Director Don Smith said the association’s convention will be Friday and Saturday, Aug. 11-12, is announcing the dates and will release[Read More…]
Report: Readers trust newspapers more than TV, social media for public notices
By Mark McCormick The Newspaper Manager America’s Newspapers just released its 2023 Local Newspaper Study, not only highlighting how news consumption and readers have changed but, as America’s Newspapers CEO Dean Ridings puts it, also “measuring the difference local newspapers make.” First, the big numbers. 218 million Americans access their local newspapers[Read More…]
Fourth Qualifier for 104th WV Golf Association Amateur Championship tees off in Daniels
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The fourth qualifier for the 104th WV Amateur Championship, presented by Astorg Motor Company and Mercedes-Benz of Charleston and conducted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA), took place May 15 on the Cobb Course at The Resort at Glade Springs. Brett Laxton of[Read More…]
WV Press Political Advisory: W.Va. State Senate announces fundraising events for State Senators Grady, Woodrum and Swope
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association, as a public service to residents and political candidates, will share ‘Political Advisories” outlining public appearances, campaign events and fundraising efforts by candidates for federal, statewide and legislative offices. Candidates are encouraged to share details with WV Press Executive Director Don Smith at[Read More…]
Shay 5 locomotive cuts the ribbon on Trout Run Bridge as WVDOT reopens Cass to Durbin rail line
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLETSON, W.Va. — West Virginia Secretary of Transportation and Commissioner of Highways Jimmy Wriston, P.E., joined local dignitaries on the first official trip over the reopened Trout Run Bridge on Friday, May 12, 2023, when Shay 5, the locomotive, burst through a golden ribbon on the new[Read More…]
Perseverance, purpose underscore WVU Commencement Weekend
WVUToday MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Acclaimed for their perseverance and encouraged to live a life filled with purpose, nearly 4,500 West Virginia University graduates walked across the stage during 14 commencement ceremonies this weekend (May 12-14) to receive their diplomas as family and friends cheered. “Many of you have endured the unique challenges of[Read More…]