{"id":3886,"date":"2025-04-28T19:55:37","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T11:55:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tw.hk.chat\/index.php\/2025\/04\/28\/wvva-%e5%9b%a2%e9%98%9f%e6%96%a9%e8%8e%b78%e9%a1%b9%e5%a4%a7%e5%a5%96\/"},"modified":"2025-04-28T19:55:37","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T11:55:37","slug":"wvva-%e5%9b%a2%e9%98%9f%e6%96%a9%e8%8e%b78%e9%a1%b9%e5%a4%a7%e5%a5%96","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tw.hk.chat\/index.php\/2025\/04\/28\/wvva-%e5%9b%a2%e9%98%9f%e6%96%a9%e8%8e%b78%e9%a1%b9%e5%a4%a7%e5%a5%96\/","title":{"rendered":"WVVA \u56e2\u961f\u65a9\u83b78\u9879\u5927\u5956"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"display: none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\"><\/figure>\n<p><p><strong><b>West Virginia Broadcasters Association Celebrates Community Impact<\/b>  <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <b>West Virginia Broadcasters Association (WVBA)<\/b> continues to make waves in local media, fostering connections and supporting public service initiatives. One standout event is the <b>4th annual STUFF THE BUS campaign<\/b>, organized by <b>Beth Reger and her team at Southern Communications<\/b>. Held in <b>Beckley and MacArthur<\/b>, this initiative collects essential supplies for students in need, reinforcing the vital role broadcasters play in community engagement.  <\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Honoring a Broadcasting Legend<\/b>  <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The WVBA recently paid tribute to <b>Kennie Bass<\/b>, a beloved figure in West Virginia broadcasting. With a career spanning decades, Bass made significant contributions to <b>WCHS Eyewitness News<\/b>, earning admiration from colleagues and audiences alike. His legacy highlights the enduring influence of local journalists in shaping public discourse.  <\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Recognizing Excellence in Journalism<\/b>  <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Broadcasters across the state have been recognized for their outstanding work. <b>WGCV<\/b>, a member station, was named a <b>National Association of Broadcasters&#8217; Crystal Award Finalist<\/b> in 2008, showcasing its commitment to excellence in radio programming. Additionally, <b>8 News Now<\/b> has partnered with <b>Noticias<\/b> to enhance election coverage, ensuring voters stay informed on critical political developments.  <\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Supporting Rural Healthcare Initiatives<\/b>  <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Beyond news and entertainment, the WVBA collaborates with organizations like the <b>West Virginia Rural Health Association<\/b>. Recently, <b>Mon Health\u2019s Progressing Through Postpartum Program<\/b> received an <b>Excellence Award<\/b>, demonstrating how media partnerships can amplify vital healthcare initiatives.  <\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Preserving Broadcasting History<\/b>  <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The association also honors the rich history of West Virginia\u2019s airwaves. From <b>WWVA Jamboree\u2019s<\/b> legendary performers to independent country musicians of the <b>1970s<\/b>, the WVBA helps document the cultural impact of regional broadcasting.<br \/>\nThrough <b>community service, journalism excellence, and historical preservation<\/b>, the <b>West Virginia Broadcasters Association<\/b> remains a cornerstone of local media, ensuring voices across the Mountain State are heard. \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f\ud83d\udcfb<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>West Virginia Broa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3886","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-5"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tw.hk.chat\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3886","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tw.hk.chat\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tw.hk.chat\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tw.hk.chat\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tw.hk.chat\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3886"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/tw.hk.chat\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3886\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tw.hk.chat\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3886"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tw.hk.chat\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3886"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tw.hk.chat\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3886"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}