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…]
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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…]
New River Gorge named Best Family Trip in the U.S. by Outside Magazine
Gov. Justice announces Nation’s newest national park earns Outside Magazine’s 2023 travel award CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that The New River Gorge has been named Best Family Trip in the U.S. by Outside Magazine, making another major travel award for West Virginia. Each year, Outside selects one winning[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Manchin introduces bipartisan legislation to overhaul federal correctional facilities oversight
WV Press Release Sharing WASHINGTON, DC— Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced the Federal Prison Oversight Act, bipartisan legislation that would create a new oversight structure to ensure transparency, safety, and accountability in federal correctional facilities. “After serious reports of abuses, staff shortages, and dangerous conditions in federal facilities in West Virginia[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…]
Hurricane’s Savannah Hawkins, Argyle Downes of Charles Town take WVGA 23rd Junior Match Play titles
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va — The final day of play for the Junior Match Play Championship, conducted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA), took place Sunday at Parkersburg Country Club. In the girls’ championship match, Hurricane’s Savannah Hawkins defeated Oceana’s defending champion Kerri-Anne Cook 6 and 5. Following[Read More…]
The story behind ‘Las Noticias en tu idioma con Sergio Rodriguez’
WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sergio Rodriguez and WV Press share the story behind ‘Las Noticias en tu idioma.’ This English language episode tells why and how this Spanish-language program is being created and shared. Viewers can share their comments about this episode [email protected] See Spanish-language segments of ‘Las[Read More…]