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About Dan Page
A native of Parkersburg, Dan Page was involved in the startup of The State Journal in 1984. As editor and publisher, he oversees the news coverage and production of The State Journal and also is involved in overall administration.

Page has worked in newspaper management in Ohio and served as editor of The Register-Herald in Beckley from 1992 to 1997. He was on the senior staff of West Virginia Gov. Cecil H. Underwood from 1997 to 2001.

A graduate of West Virginia University, Page rejoined The State Journal as editor in November 2002. He was named publisher in September 2004. He is the father of three adult children. He lives in Charleston.

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State Natives Make Mark in Coaching
The Mountain State has seen a surprising number of native sons ascend in recent years to coach NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (Division I) football teams. More >>
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  • Finally, Will State Leaders Clarify Succession?
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  • Dan Page's Recent Articles
  • State Natives Make Mark in Coaching
    The Mountain State has seen a surprising number of native sons ascend in recent years to coach NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (Division I) football teams.

  • State Politics Remain Murky, Quirky
    Surely we'll see more excitement in the general election and special election Nov. 2, when the stakes will be high at home and in Washington.

  • More Than Dreams, We Need Science
    The anti-coal movement is long on emotions and short on science.

  • Eplings Build Their Dream in Beckley
    Linda K. Epling Stadium opened earlier this year.

  • St. Albans' Thompson Reflects on Her Executive Journey
    Wal-Mart executive says her career path has taken some turns.

  • Why Hurry? We Still Have Tomorrow
    Someone needs to do something to bring clarity to our jumbled laws of gubernatorial succession.

  • When Washington No Longer Is an Option
    While Robert Byrd gained knowledge and power in Washington, many West Virginia state government leaders became incredibly complacent.

  • West Virginia Needs a Judge Feldman
    A federal judge's ruling about oil drilling brings a sense of hope to a critical industry.

  • Lawmakers Increase Pace of Naming Bridges, Roads
    460 bridges and highways in West Virginia have been named for people.

  • Minority Report: EPA Assaulting Coal
    The EPA permitting halt will hit West Virginia and Kentucky especially hard.

  • Betty Ireland to Build MATRIC Relationships
    The former West Virginia secretary of state has become vice president of business relationships for MATRIC.

  • How Will All of This Change Work?
    Dan Page discusses global environmental policies and the Obama administration's position on the matter.

  • Thanks for the Memories, Coach Bowden
    Retiring legend still remains connected to West Virginia.

  • Who's Who in West Virginia Business 2009 Winner: Thomas Heywood
    Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love • Charleston

  • Judicial Reforms Start in Slow Motion
    West Virginia is examining its judiciary, and while this may be a good thing, don't expect change overnight.



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