Month: May 2015

The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, May 11

Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, May 11, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. SMALL NORTH TEXAS TOWN DECIMATED About two dozen[Read More…]

Tax revenue to flow from Hancock County pipeline

NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — Hancock County’s projected portion of the Rover Pipeline may be small, but the long-term benefits could be big, county commissioners said on Thursday. Only 5.25 miles of the 711-mile natural gas pipeline will run through Hancock County, the smallest, northernmost county in West Virginia. But commissioners[Read More…]

Greenbrier Classic field growing stronger

BECKLEY, W.Va. — Greenbrier Classic chairman Jim Justice is confident he’s hit a home run with the Greenbrier Classic Concert Series with last week’s announcement of Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert performing on July 3 and Thursday’s news that Keith Urban and The Band Perry would headline another show on[Read More…]

No quick resolution to EPA regulation affecting coal

An editorial from The Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Don’t look for a quick resolution to the ongoing challenge to the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed plan to cut carbon emissions. That was the assumption last month after nearly two hours of arguments before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the[Read More…]

West Liberty students protest ex-president’s deal

WHEELING, W.Va. — In the midst of finals week, about 30 West Liberty University students staged a protest Wednesday to let administrators know they’re unhappy that former President Robin Capehart continues collecting a paycheck from the institution. Capehart resigned as president March 15 amid allegations he violated the state Ethics[Read More…]

Huntington prayer service focuses on drug plague

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — They prayed for the nation, the government leaders, law enforcement and military. They prayed for clergy, for educators, for businesses, for families and children, for the unborn and for members of the media. They prayed for all those who are involved in addiction and recovery – those who[Read More…]

Harrison magistrate indicted in sexual abuse case

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Harrison County grand jurors have indicted suspended Magistrate Mark Gorby on five counts of sexual abuse by a parent, guardian or a person in a position of trust. The grand jury reported the indictment early Thursday afternoon, with Harrison Circuit Judge James A. Matish presiding. Mononogalia County[Read More…]

Horses, carriages to parade through Buckhannon

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — The Kentucky Derby was run last weekend, but this weekend, Buckhannon will be the place for horses as the West Virginia Strawberry Festival gets underway with two equine events. The Horse & Carriage Parade will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday on Strawberry Lane (W.Va. 20). “We have[Read More…]

Regional rivalries in West Virginia deter progress

An editorial from The Exponent Telegram  CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — North Central West Virginia is rapidly evolving into one regional marketplace — from Weston to the Pennsylvania state line. It’s anchored by Morgantown in the North and Clarksburg/Bridgeport in the South. Fairmont sits in the middle of the market.  WVU is[Read More…]

W.Va. Ethics Commission OKs trinket law rules

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When it came to writing rules for enforcing a new state law barring public officials from using public funds for self-promotional trinkets, advertising or entertainment, the Ethics Commission Thursday decided less is more. With little debate, commissioners approved a terse, two-page legislative rule for enforcing the new[Read More…]

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