Edward Hood Dawson, Jr. is the editor and publisher of the Herald-Dispatch Newspaper. In 1966, he was attending high school in Chester, S.C., his sister, Ann, is the reason he became interested in journalism. She was the editor of the newspaper then and needed someone to cover the homecoming football game. She asked her brother and he accepted. From then on he was hooked. He later took over the editor job that was once his sister’s.
Mr. Dawson was a man who didn’t care about being well-known.
“I have worked for a lot of good newspapers and with a lot of good people. Those are the things I think most about. Some of it involves awards but, I guess I think more about the organizations and the people that I’ve gotten to know,” Ed said.
Leah Edwards, the Media Communication Specialist at Marshall University, said “I have worked with Ed on several different community projects. I’ve always found him to be a levelheaded and calm person, who is genuinely interested in making our community a great place to live.
When Dawson went off to the Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C., he wrote for the paper there as well. Before he graduated he was the editor there also. While in his free time during college he also did some reporting for the local newspaper.
Edward Hood Dawson Jr. was born on Aug 11, 1949 in Chester, S.C. to Edward Hood Dawson Sr. and Caroline Pryor Marion Dawson. He has two siblings: Ann Dawson Castle and Bob Dawson. He graduated from Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C. with a degree in history and earned a master’s degree in mass communications at the University of South Carolina.
After college Ed met his wife, Cindy. They met through friends in Charlotte, N.C. They have two children: Hood Dawson, who is a junior at the University of South Carolina and May Dawson of Charlotte, N.C.
Before becoming the editor and publisher of the Herald-Dispatch he worked at several other newspapers. He was the editor at the Public Opinion in Chambersburg, P.A. for two years, the editor at the Ashville Citizen Times in Ashville, N.C. for ten years, he did news editing at Greenville News Piedmont in Greenville, S.C. and at the Augusta Chronicle in Augusta, G.A., and reporting at the Chester news and Reporter in Chester, S.C.
Whether you are in the journalism field or wondering what exactly to do with your life, Ed Dawson is a real inspiration. He has accomplished everything from just helping out his sister one Friday night.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Advanced Obituary (Revised)
HUNTINGTON, WV- Edward Hood Dawson, Jr., the editor and publisher of the Herald-Dispatch Newspaper, died on (insert day here.) He was (insert age here.)
(Insert cause of death here)
Mr. Dawson was a man who didn’t care about being well-known.
“ I have worked for a lot of good newspapers and with a lot of good people. Those are the things I think most about. Some of it involves awards but, I guess I think more about the organizations and the people that I’ve gotten to know,” Ed said.
Leah Edwards,the Media Communication Specialist at Marshall University said “I have worked with Ed on several different community projects. I’ve always found him to be a levelheaded and calm person, who is genuinely interested in making our community a great place to live.”
1966 was the year that he took an interest in journalism. His older sister, Ann, worked on the school newspaper and had asked him if he could cover the football game because they were shorthanded. He agreed. He later became the editor of his high school newspaper in Chester, S.C.
When Dawson went off to the Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C., he wrote for the paper there as well. Before he graduated he was the editor there also. While in his free time during college he also did some reporting for the local newspaper.
Edward Hood Dawson Jr. was born on Aug 11, 1949 in Chester, S.C. to Edward Hood Dawson Sr. and Caroline Pryor Marion Dawson. He has two siblings: Ann Dawson Castle and Bob Dawson. He graduated from Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C. with a degree in history and earned a master’s degree in mass communications at the University of South Carolina.
After college Ed met his wife, Cindy. They met through friends in Charlotte, N.C. They have two children: Hood Dawson, who is a junior at the University of South Carolina and May Dawson of Charlotte, N.C.
Before becoming the editor and publisher of the Herald-Dispatch he worked at several other newspapers. He was the editor at the Public Opinion in Chambersburg, P.A. for two years, the editor at the Ashville Citizen Times in Ashville, N.C. for ten years, he did news editing at Greenville News Piedmont in Greenville, S.C. and at the Augusta Chronicle in Augusta, G.A., and reporting at the Chester news and Reporter in Chester, S.C.
(Mr. Dawson is survived by his wife, Cindy; his two children, Hood and May; mother, Caroline; brother, Bob; and sister, Ann.)
(Insert services here.)
(Insert cause of death here)
Mr. Dawson was a man who didn’t care about being well-known.
“ I have worked for a lot of good newspapers and with a lot of good people. Those are the things I think most about. Some of it involves awards but, I guess I think more about the organizations and the people that I’ve gotten to know,” Ed said.
Leah Edwards,the Media Communication Specialist at Marshall University said “I have worked with Ed on several different community projects. I’ve always found him to be a levelheaded and calm person, who is genuinely interested in making our community a great place to live.”
1966 was the year that he took an interest in journalism. His older sister, Ann, worked on the school newspaper and had asked him if he could cover the football game because they were shorthanded. He agreed. He later became the editor of his high school newspaper in Chester, S.C.
When Dawson went off to the Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C., he wrote for the paper there as well. Before he graduated he was the editor there also. While in his free time during college he also did some reporting for the local newspaper.
Edward Hood Dawson Jr. was born on Aug 11, 1949 in Chester, S.C. to Edward Hood Dawson Sr. and Caroline Pryor Marion Dawson. He has two siblings: Ann Dawson Castle and Bob Dawson. He graduated from Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C. with a degree in history and earned a master’s degree in mass communications at the University of South Carolina.
After college Ed met his wife, Cindy. They met through friends in Charlotte, N.C. They have two children: Hood Dawson, who is a junior at the University of South Carolina and May Dawson of Charlotte, N.C.
Before becoming the editor and publisher of the Herald-Dispatch he worked at several other newspapers. He was the editor at the Public Opinion in Chambersburg, P.A. for two years, the editor at the Ashville Citizen Times in Ashville, N.C. for ten years, he did news editing at Greenville News Piedmont in Greenville, S.C. and at the Augusta Chronicle in Augusta, G.A., and reporting at the Chester news and Reporter in Chester, S.C.
(Mr. Dawson is survived by his wife, Cindy; his two children, Hood and May; mother, Caroline; brother, Bob; and sister, Ann.)
(Insert services here.)
The Tri-State Area Boy Scout Council: Influencing the Lives of Local Boys
The Boy Scouts of America can make a difference in an individual as well as in a community. The lives of three brothers Nathan Payne, 20, Alex Payne, 17, and Tyler Payne were affected by Boy Scouts.
Nathan participated as a Boy Scout until he turned 18. He became an Eagle Scout, which means he has the highest ranking as a Boy Scout possible. He is now an Assistant Scout Master and has had that position for the past three years.
“Boy Scouts has taught me to be a better citizen in the community and important life lessons,” Nathan said. “I have learned interpersonal skills and leadership skills in order to deal with various situations.”
Alex has been in Boy Scouts for 11 years and has also earned an Eagle Scout position. As a senior at South Point High School, Alex thinks the Boy Scouts has taught him and, will help him throughout the upcoming year.
“I have learned many things like the basics of survival and society. Boy Scouts has taught me to work hard, whether it’s in the woods or in the classroom, and to get things done and not procrastinate,” Alex said. “I think these characteristics will help me out while trying to get into college and therefore I have a head start.”
Tyler has been working towards his Eagle position for eight years, and his ranking now is a Heart Scout. His goal of becoming an Eagle Scout is not easily accomplished.
“I want to try to get every badge that is possible,” Tyler said. “There has only been, like, two people who has ever done that.”
The Boy Scouts of America really focus on a few goals when it comes to the boys lives.
“Our mission is to help instill values that help youth make ethical decisions throughout their lives,” said Rick Loudin, scout executive. “We are an educational program that provides citizenship training, leadership training, and strives to make people physically and mentally fit.”
Boy Scouts includes four primary programs: Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Venturing and Exploring. The Venturing and Exploring programs are coed from ages 13 to 20. All of the programs consist of weekly meetings which members must participate in.
Loudin also said that the Boy Scouts do numerous fun things throughout the year. They go camping, which sometimes consists of 50 mile backpacking and 100 mile canoe trips. They have days when they go to Marshall University football games and get honored for being a Scout. They also get to go to one practice a year and meet the Marshall University football players.
Community service is a big part of scouting, because it makes the Scouts better citizens while helping the community.
“In the Tri-State they give between 100,000 to 150,000 hours of community service a year, which can be anything from volunteering at football games to cleaning up the parks in the community,” Loudin said.
The Tri-State area holds about 2,500 Scouts. Every year, they conduct a few fundraisers and the most popular one is the Boy Scout popcorn, which brings in the majority of their fundraiser money. They also have two golf tournaments a year and a luncheon.
“It is the most honoring feeling I have ever had,” Nathan said. “The President of the United States sends you a letter congratulating you and it feels great.”
Loudin believes receiving an Eagle will push boys to succeed.
“Eleven out of the 12 astronauts that have landed on the moon were Eagle Scouts,” Loudin said. “If a boy gets in Scouts and stays five years then they are most likely to graduate high school and college.”
The Tri-State Area Boy Scout Council serves Boy Scouts in ten counties throughout West Virginia., Ohio and Kentucky. They are also one of the 32 agencies funded by the United Way of River Cities.
“The United Way of River Cities funded us $40,000 this last year. All of the money funded is used for program assistance. It does a number of things such as training for adults to lead, providing material to make meetings better, and many other things,” Loudin said.
The Tri-State Area Boy Scout Council has changed lives in many ways and is still changing lives.
Nathan participated as a Boy Scout until he turned 18. He became an Eagle Scout, which means he has the highest ranking as a Boy Scout possible. He is now an Assistant Scout Master and has had that position for the past three years.
“Boy Scouts has taught me to be a better citizen in the community and important life lessons,” Nathan said. “I have learned interpersonal skills and leadership skills in order to deal with various situations.”
Alex has been in Boy Scouts for 11 years and has also earned an Eagle Scout position. As a senior at South Point High School, Alex thinks the Boy Scouts has taught him and, will help him throughout the upcoming year.
“I have learned many things like the basics of survival and society. Boy Scouts has taught me to work hard, whether it’s in the woods or in the classroom, and to get things done and not procrastinate,” Alex said. “I think these characteristics will help me out while trying to get into college and therefore I have a head start.”
Tyler has been working towards his Eagle position for eight years, and his ranking now is a Heart Scout. His goal of becoming an Eagle Scout is not easily accomplished.
“I want to try to get every badge that is possible,” Tyler said. “There has only been, like, two people who has ever done that.”
The Boy Scouts of America really focus on a few goals when it comes to the boys lives.
“Our mission is to help instill values that help youth make ethical decisions throughout their lives,” said Rick Loudin, scout executive. “We are an educational program that provides citizenship training, leadership training, and strives to make people physically and mentally fit.”
Boy Scouts includes four primary programs: Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Venturing and Exploring. The Venturing and Exploring programs are coed from ages 13 to 20. All of the programs consist of weekly meetings which members must participate in.
Loudin also said that the Boy Scouts do numerous fun things throughout the year. They go camping, which sometimes consists of 50 mile backpacking and 100 mile canoe trips. They have days when they go to Marshall University football games and get honored for being a Scout. They also get to go to one practice a year and meet the Marshall University football players.
Community service is a big part of scouting, because it makes the Scouts better citizens while helping the community.
“In the Tri-State they give between 100,000 to 150,000 hours of community service a year, which can be anything from volunteering at football games to cleaning up the parks in the community,” Loudin said.
The Tri-State area holds about 2,500 Scouts. Every year, they conduct a few fundraisers and the most popular one is the Boy Scout popcorn, which brings in the majority of their fundraiser money. They also have two golf tournaments a year and a luncheon.
“It is the most honoring feeling I have ever had,” Nathan said. “The President of the United States sends you a letter congratulating you and it feels great.”
Loudin believes receiving an Eagle will push boys to succeed.
“Eleven out of the 12 astronauts that have landed on the moon were Eagle Scouts,” Loudin said. “If a boy gets in Scouts and stays five years then they are most likely to graduate high school and college.”
The Tri-State Area Boy Scout Council serves Boy Scouts in ten counties throughout West Virginia., Ohio and Kentucky. They are also one of the 32 agencies funded by the United Way of River Cities.
“The United Way of River Cities funded us $40,000 this last year. All of the money funded is used for program assistance. It does a number of things such as training for adults to lead, providing material to make meetings better, and many other things,” Loudin said.
The Tri-State Area Boy Scout Council has changed lives in many ways and is still changing lives.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Huntington City Council Meeting
Huntington City Council voted Monday evening to accept stimulus dollars that will be used to provide a safer link between Pullman Square and Heritage Village.
The council voted 9-0 to accept the $160,000 grant from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. The money will be used on improving the alley between 10th and 11th streets. There were two councilmen who did not vote. Councilman Steve Williams was absent and Councilman Nate Randolph didn’t vote because he is employed by the architectural firm that has worked on the project.
The Cabell-Huntington Convention and Visitors Bureau is located in the Heritage Village. Heritage Village also includes shops and businesses at the old B&O Railroad depot.
Charles Holley, director of development and planning for the city, said “The work will be administered by the state Division of Highways and will consist of a concrete sidewalk and curbs, ornamental streetlights and fencing and landscaping. The CVB is assisting with the project by working with American Electric Power to install a brick and panel fence around the electrical substation on the northwest corner of 11th Street and 21/2 Alley.”
Holley also said that the new fence will block the community from seeing the substation and it will enhance the Ohio River.
The project could be completed by Fall 2010 if everything stays on schedule.
DOG TETHERING: The council has tried two times to pass this ordinance. They finally passed the latest proposal.
The new proposal included the time of day and the temperature would be taken into consideration. The fines for dog tethering begin at $50 and rise to $500 for four or more offenses.
FIRETRUCKS: The council approved the authorizing of two new fire trucks for the Fire Department. They approved for a new pumper truck for $347,680 and a ladder truck for $974, 799.
POLICE VEHICLES: The council approved to purchase three 2010 Chevy Tahoes and one cruiser for the Police Department. The Tahoes are $83, 213 and the cruiser is $24, 290.
SV VOLLEYBALL: The council approved a resolution honoring the Spring Valley High School volleyball team for winning the state Class AAA championship on Nov. 14.
The council voted 9-0 to accept the $160,000 grant from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. The money will be used on improving the alley between 10th and 11th streets. There were two councilmen who did not vote. Councilman Steve Williams was absent and Councilman Nate Randolph didn’t vote because he is employed by the architectural firm that has worked on the project.
The Cabell-Huntington Convention and Visitors Bureau is located in the Heritage Village. Heritage Village also includes shops and businesses at the old B&O Railroad depot.
Charles Holley, director of development and planning for the city, said “The work will be administered by the state Division of Highways and will consist of a concrete sidewalk and curbs, ornamental streetlights and fencing and landscaping. The CVB is assisting with the project by working with American Electric Power to install a brick and panel fence around the electrical substation on the northwest corner of 11th Street and 21/2 Alley.”
Holley also said that the new fence will block the community from seeing the substation and it will enhance the Ohio River.
The project could be completed by Fall 2010 if everything stays on schedule.
DOG TETHERING: The council has tried two times to pass this ordinance. They finally passed the latest proposal.
The new proposal included the time of day and the temperature would be taken into consideration. The fines for dog tethering begin at $50 and rise to $500 for four or more offenses.
FIRETRUCKS: The council approved the authorizing of two new fire trucks for the Fire Department. They approved for a new pumper truck for $347,680 and a ladder truck for $974, 799.
POLICE VEHICLES: The council approved to purchase three 2010 Chevy Tahoes and one cruiser for the Police Department. The Tahoes are $83, 213 and the cruiser is $24, 290.
SV VOLLEYBALL: The council approved a resolution honoring the Spring Valley High School volleyball team for winning the state Class AAA championship on Nov. 14.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Thanksgiving Fun
Thanksgiving break is filled with many things from a great dinner to the beginning of Christmas cheer. This Thanksgiving break was filled with many different things than normal for me but also many traditional aspects as well.
Well, the first Saturday was a normal Saturday for my boyfriend and me. We watched the Ohio State game and then went to eat. Sunday was also another normal day with a twist. We went to church and then came home and watched the Dallas game. We then went to his mom’s house and made cute little penguins out of bowling pins.
I am over the missions at my church. Since the youth group was out of school for the week, the youth leaders and I had planned a little mission work for them to do. We all went to the Ronald McDonald House, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, and made food for all the families staying there. Then after we finished there, we went to the Operation Christmas Child and helped out there for a few hours.
I worked Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday night I went to see “New Moon” with my boyfriend. It was great. Wednesday evening, I made pumpkin rolls to take to Nathan’s (my boyfriend) family Thanksgivings. My mom made me take them because I am not a good cook and she’s teaching me how to do things. Anyway I made those and they were a hit by the way. Then I made a pumpkin pie for my family’s dinner.
Thursday was very hectic. First, we had to go to Nathan’s mom’s Thanksgiving dinner at one. Then we were to be at my house at three. Finally, we had to go to his dad’s Thanksgiving at six. We watched Dallas beat the Raiders. Then went back to my house and watched Christmas movies.
Friday I slept all day then went to dinner. We then came back to my house and watched more Christmas movies. Saturday was an adventure. Nathan’s dad took us all to the mall. Us all include Nathan, his brother, his sister, and myself. He wanted to get an idea of what we want for Christmas. Then he took us to Logan’s for lunch. After all of this we went back to Nathan’s house to relax. Little did I know I was getting a Christmas present. It was the most beautiful necklace I had ever received. Two heart intertwine and have diamonds through it.
Sunday was a Sunday. I went to church, ate, slept, went to church again, and then my dad took me to see “Blind Side”. So every Thanksgiving is different so cherish each one.
Well, the first Saturday was a normal Saturday for my boyfriend and me. We watched the Ohio State game and then went to eat. Sunday was also another normal day with a twist. We went to church and then came home and watched the Dallas game. We then went to his mom’s house and made cute little penguins out of bowling pins.
I am over the missions at my church. Since the youth group was out of school for the week, the youth leaders and I had planned a little mission work for them to do. We all went to the Ronald McDonald House, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, and made food for all the families staying there. Then after we finished there, we went to the Operation Christmas Child and helped out there for a few hours.
I worked Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday night I went to see “New Moon” with my boyfriend. It was great. Wednesday evening, I made pumpkin rolls to take to Nathan’s (my boyfriend) family Thanksgivings. My mom made me take them because I am not a good cook and she’s teaching me how to do things. Anyway I made those and they were a hit by the way. Then I made a pumpkin pie for my family’s dinner.
Thursday was very hectic. First, we had to go to Nathan’s mom’s Thanksgiving dinner at one. Then we were to be at my house at three. Finally, we had to go to his dad’s Thanksgiving at six. We watched Dallas beat the Raiders. Then went back to my house and watched Christmas movies.
Friday I slept all day then went to dinner. We then came back to my house and watched more Christmas movies. Saturday was an adventure. Nathan’s dad took us all to the mall. Us all include Nathan, his brother, his sister, and myself. He wanted to get an idea of what we want for Christmas. Then he took us to Logan’s for lunch. After all of this we went back to Nathan’s house to relax. Little did I know I was getting a Christmas present. It was the most beautiful necklace I had ever received. Two heart intertwine and have diamonds through it.
Sunday was a Sunday. I went to church, ate, slept, went to church again, and then my dad took me to see “Blind Side”. So every Thanksgiving is different so cherish each one.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Upcoming Governmental Event
On December 1 the News Writing class will have to write a story about a Government event.
Each student is expected to attend a meeting and write a hard AP style article.
As a student of this class I will be attending the Huntington City Council meeting on November 30. The council is made up of 11 members. They hold their meetings on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
Each student is expected to attend a meeting and write a hard AP style article.
As a student of this class I will be attending the Huntington City Council meeting on November 30. The council is made up of 11 members. They hold their meetings on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
Arnold Visits Marshall
George Arnold visited the News Writing class at Marshall University on Tuesday to just give tips about interviewing.
He said, “Having butterflies before an interview is normal. The main thing that gives you confidence is being prepared."
Arnold also talked about the importance of being professional throughout the entire interviewing process. He also said to always observe your source. In order to do this you need to research them before and observe their body language with each question.
Arnold is the author of “The Media Writer’s Handbook.” He is also a retired professor from Marshall University.
He also spoke to a News Editing class on Tuesday.
He said, “Having butterflies before an interview is normal. The main thing that gives you confidence is being prepared."
Arnold also talked about the importance of being professional throughout the entire interviewing process. He also said to always observe your source. In order to do this you need to research them before and observe their body language with each question.
Arnold is the author of “The Media Writer’s Handbook.” He is also a retired professor from Marshall University.
He also spoke to a News Editing class on Tuesday.
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