By Adam Pack The Greenbrier County Airport Authority met Tuesday, June 21 to determine, primarily, who will provide flights to the Greenbrier Valley Airport. Lengthy discussions at the authority’s last regular meeting centered on this decision, and a packet sent from SkyWest which stated the intention of that airline to rescind their withdrawal and a request to be reinstated on...

By Sarah Richardson Lewisburg City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, June 22, to discuss updating the city’s banner policy, sign two proclamations, appoint members to several boards, and agree to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding statewide opioid lawsuit payouts. The crowded meeting was attended by a number of area residents, including a large group of members from...

By Adam Pack The Alderson Town Council met Thursday, June 9, to discuss the involvement of the Army Corps of Engineers in the town’s upcoming water line work. Mayor Travis Copenhaver explained, “It’s not a grant, it’s a reimbursement type payment of $1,000,000. To receive that money and the help of The Corps, Thrasher Group is going to pull out...

By Matt Young, WV Press News Sharing Ascend West Virginia announced, at a press conference held on Tuesday, that the program’s second group of recruits have begun making their way to the Mountain State. While Morgantown was selected as the program-area for the initial group, Ascend’s newest class – consisting of 33 people out of more than 3,600 applicants –...

Indictments for the month of…. Atkinson, Shakem Jamal, White Sulphur Springs, DOB: 9/22/1997 – possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance – marijuana Barb, Shawn, Oceana, DOB: 2/24/1989 – grand larceny Bankenship, Gary Ray, Ronceverte, DOB: 6/4/1986 – escape Bankenship, Gary Ray, Ronceverte, DOB: 6/4/1986 – possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance – methamphetamine; possession with intent...

By Adam Pack Former Lewisburg City Council member and Associate Artistic Director at Greenbrier Valley Theater (GVT), Kim Morgan-Dean, will be working a hard shift in her newest role as she takes on Dolly Parton’s role in the stage adaptation of the classic film “9 to 5,” at the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, VA. The production, 9 to 5: A...

The lovely red begonia baskets once again hang on the lamp posts in Alderson. Paid for by sponsorships from generous people and groups and watered throughout the summer by Ross Copenhaver, they brighten everyone’s day. They were grown by Blue Ridge Farms in Williamsburg; transported by Don and Marcia Sutherland; and hung with the help of town staff.  Doris Kasley,...

The Ronceverte River Festival is back up to full speed in 2022. 2021 forced a shortened event and many favorite activities were cut from the program due to money and time constraints. We are pleased to announce the return of many of our favorite things. The 2022 Ronceverte River Festival will be June 10 through June 12. The festival features...

By Adam Pack The Ronceverte City Council met Monday, June 6 at 7 p.m. at the Clifford Armory to discuss the developments on the Ronceverte greenspace and splashpad, and updates on the ongoing water and sewer line projects. Representatives on hand with the water line project told council that the project is nearing completion. An engineer was also present to...

On Monday, June 6, at approximately 11:43 a.m., Sergeant B. W. Mitchell and Corporal Brandon McCormick of the Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a report of a body being found on the embankment of Howard’s Creek along Camp Ann Bailey Road in the Caldwell area. Upon arrival the officers requested the Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Team...

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with central and southeastern West Virginia residents in June to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions. “These public events are a great way for consumers to talk one-on-one with our consumer representatives,” Attorney General Morrisey said. “Residents can easily get questions answered, learn what...

On Monday, June 6, at approximately 11:43 a.m., Sergeant B. W. Mitchell and Corporal Brandon McCormick of the Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a report of a body being found on the embankment of Howard’s Creek along Camp Ann Bailey Road in the Caldwell area. Upon arrival the officers requested the Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Team...