Matt Ford (center) was awarded the POWER of Performance award at the Small Communities, BIG Solutions Conference earlier this month. Each year, the Alliance for Economic Development of Southern West Virginia, the West Virginia Community Development Hub, and Coalfield Development team up to shine a spotlight on West Virginia by hosting the Small Communities, BIG Solutions Conference. This event showcases...

By Sarah Richardson The Lewisburg City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 15 to approve an updated version of Historic Landmark Commission guidelines, hold a second reading of the proposed sale and use tax ordinance, and hear an update regarding issues with lighting at Hollowell and Dorie Miller Parks. The Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) has been working diligently over the last several...

By Sarah Richardson The Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 19 drew a crowd to downtown as the city kicked off The Magic of Christmas in Lewisburg, which will run each weekend until the end of December. A crowd gathers in the Green Space for the ceremony. Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance to visit with the children and ask...

Mayor Beverly White stands with Lewisburg City Council members and the GEHS Men’s Soccer in Council chambers. By Sarah Richardson Following their AAA West Virginia State Championship win earlier this month, Lewisburg Mayor Beverly White read a proclamation at the November City Council meeting declaring Nov. 10, 2022 as The Greenbrier East High School 2022 Men’s Soccer Team AAA West...

Donations are beginning to arrive for this year’s Penny Pitch effort. To date, we have raised $6,645. We are so grateful to everyone who has given to us so far and hope that many more can help us reach our goal of $60,000 before Christmas. As a community-wide effort, you will be helping folks have a little joy at Christmas...

By Sarah Richardson Councilman G.P. Parker opened the Nov. 14 meeting of the White Sulphur Springs City Council with a report on the city’s financial state. “The one we look at the most is our general fund, and we’re not flush with money, but I was looking at it today and it looks like we are $39,100.13 to the good,...

Fred Kellerman (left), Scarlett Kellerman, Abigail Spangler, and JosiahSpangler After 19 years of dedication and service, Fred and Scarlett Kellerman, co-founders of Wellspring of Greenbrier, Inc., are retiring. Founded in 2004, Wellspring is a nonprofit, faith-based organization that provides food, clothing, and other collaborative services to Greenbrier County’s economically disadvantaged, homeless, and/or transient populations. In the words of Scarlett and...

TOOT guests enjoyed a beautiful day in downtown Lewisburg After two years of having to be canceled, Carnegie Hall’s 36th annual Taste of our Towns (TOOT) proved once again why it is one of West Virginia’s most popular festivals.  On Oct. 8, thousands of residents and visitors packed the streets of historic downtown Lewisburg to taste food and drinks created...

Gov. Jim Justice reminded hunters that West Virginia’s buck firearms season will start Monday, Nov. 21 and that they need to purchase their license and deer stamps before the season starts if they want a chance to take an additional buck during the state’s most popular hunting season. “West Virginia’s buck firearms season is an incredible time of year and...