SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — Twenty-five years ago, Ed Herendeen had a vision of producing new American plays in conjunction with Shepherd University. Herendeen, now the founder and producing director of the Contemporary American Theater Festival, was working at the Williamstown Theater Festival in western Massachusetts at the time, when he received[Read More…]
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Ripley mom, daughters win look-alike contest
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — A retired librarian and her two daughters are the winners of The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Mother-Daughter Look-Alike Contest. “Oh my goodness,” said an excited Daisy Bennett of Ripley. Her daughters are Gina Guffey, 50, of Leonardtown, Md., and Amy Phipps, 48, of Burns, Tenn. Bennett is[Read More…]
Low W.Va. cigarette tax has upside, report indicates
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Even with major tobacco-growing neighbors, West Virginia’s low cigarette tax has helped the state avoid significant revenues lost to smuggling, according to a recent report. The Tax Foundation found that West Virginia ranked 42nd in cigarette smuggling thanks to its 55 cents a pack tax rate. While[Read More…]
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…]