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West Virginia group offers funds for rural health outreach
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia nonprofit group said Friday that it is offering $1 million in grants to boost COVID-19 testing and vaccination efforts and address HIV and...
Parks and City Hall upgrades continue, water plant progress makes headway
By Sarah Richardson The Lewisburg City Council met this week to hear an update on the pickleball courts, imminent domain acquisitions for the water plant expansion, CARES Act funding...
Local Veterans awarded Quilts of Valor
In no particular order are: Charles Humphreys, Jack Nelson, Jackson Gadd, John Critzer, Milton Renick, and Paul Flippin, Jr., each draped with their very own, new quilt of valor. By...
Flu season may further impact Red Cross blood supply
Emergency blood shortage continues As the holidays approach and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns about a potential spike in flu cases this year, it’s important that those...
The Magic of Christmas in Lewisburg begins this weekend
Six Weeks of Christmas Spirit runs through Dec. 24 The Magic of Christmas in Lewisburg transforms the downtown into a Holiday Wonderland from Saturday, Nov. 20 through Friday, Dec. 24....
Funding secured for domestic violence protection
It started when Lauren Plymale, a Cabell County assistant prosecutor, reached out to her state senator, Bob Plymale (D-Wayne). Something was off. The VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) funding from...
WV Secretary of State launches new strategy to report election law violations by cell phone
According to West Virginia’s chief election official, it’s time to plan for fair and secure 2022 midterm elections. Last week, WV Secretary of State Mac Warner announced the launching of...
Annual Christmas Parade scheduled in Alderson
The Annual Christmas Parade in Alderson has been scheduled for Friday, Dec. 3 beginning at 7 p.m. Line-up will start at 6 p.m. on Virginia Street like the July 4th...
GVCF distributes over $42,000 in internal grants in 2021
The Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation awarded over $42,000 in internal grants in 2021 to 18 organizations and educational programs in Greenbrier, Monroe, and Pocahontas counties. This figure includes only grant...
The Snow Queen returns this holiday season
Jane Brown, Snow Queen 1967 By Adam Pack A long standing but now dormant Ronceverte tradition will be returning this winter, as the Snow Queen Pageant will be held for...
Former police officer convicted of civil rights violation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A former police officer has been found guilty of violating the civil rights of a person under arrest in West Virginia by using excessive force. Everett...
Editorial Roundup: West Virginia
Charleston Gazette-Mail. Nov. 15, 2021. Editorial: Rules are different for the uber wealthy It’s no great revelation that there is a dichotomy in this country between how middle- and lower-income...
Board approves West Virginia’s first online charter schools
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A new state board has approved West Virginia's first statewide online charter schools. The West Virginia Professional Charter School Board on Wednesday approved the West Virginia...
Honoring their service
Suzanne Stewart Staff Writer On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the county honored area veterans and current service members in the annual Veterans...
New GBO director sees bright future
Suzanne Stewart Staff Writer Green Bank Observatory director Jim Jackson has only been in his new position for a month now, but he’s happy to a say lot of...
West Virginia group offers funds for rural health outreach
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia nonprofit group said Friday that it is offering $1 million in grants to boost COVID-19 testing and vaccination efforts and address HIV and other health issues in the state's most rural and at-risk communities. The Community Education Group said it is offering grants for health providers and groups serving people hit by homelessness, HIV, viral hepatitis infections or substance abuse. “It’s an all hands on deck moment where CEG is ready to partner...
Read moreParks and City Hall upgrades continue, water plant progress makes headway
By Sarah Richardson The Lewisburg City Council met this week to hear an update on the pickleball courts, imminent domain acquisitions for the water plant expansion, CARES Act funding reimbursement progress, and more. Parks Commission Chair Sarah Elkins reports that the pickleball court project at Hollowell Park “is moving quicker than I think any
Read moreLocal Veterans awarded Quilts of Valor
In no particular order are: Charles Humphreys, Jack Nelson, Jackson Gadd, John Critzer, Milton Renick, and Paul Flippin, Jr., each draped with their very own, new quilt of valor. By Adam Pack The Quilts of Valor Foundation presented handmade Quilts of Valor to Greenbrier County veterans on Thursday, Nov. 11, in a ceremony at the Greenbrier County Visitor’s Center. There were a total of eight veterans presented with quilts made by members of the Alderson Quilters and Crafters Association. The...
Read moreFlu season may further impact Red Cross blood supply
Emergency blood shortage continues As the holidays approach and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns about a potential spike in flu cases this year, it’s important that those who are eligible, healthy and feeling well make an appointment to donate blood. The American Red Cross continues to address an ongoing emergency blood shortage, and donors are urged to give now to combat the lowest blood supply levels at this time of year in more than a decade. There...
Read moreThe Magic of Christmas in Lewisburg begins this weekend
Six Weeks of Christmas Spirit runs through Dec. 24 The Magic of Christmas in Lewisburg transforms the downtown into a Holiday Wonderland from Saturday, Nov. 20 through Friday, Dec. 24. On any given day during The Magic of Christmas, you will be greeted with holiday cheer- magical decorations, Christmas tree lights and giant snowflakes. Vote for your favorite Christmas window and be entered to win one of five $100 gift certificates to your favorite shop or restaurant. There is also...
Read moreFunding secured for domestic violence protection
It started when Lauren Plymale, a Cabell County assistant prosecutor, reached out to her state senator, Bob Plymale (D-Wayne). Something was off. The VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) funding from the federal government had slowly been decreasing over the past 3-4 years, and suddenly, it was gone. These funds provide critical services for victims of
Read moreWV Secretary of State launches new strategy to report election law violations by cell phone
According to West Virginia’s chief election official, it’s time to plan for fair and secure 2022 midterm elections. Last week, WV Secretary of State Mac Warner announced the launching of his office’s new “See Something, Text Something!” election security campaign. The program leverages the technology of common communication devices to quickly and securely report allegations
Read moreAnnual Christmas Parade scheduled in Alderson
The Annual Christmas Parade in Alderson has been scheduled for Friday, Dec. 3 beginning at 7 p.m. Line-up will start at 6 p.m. on Virginia Street like the July 4th Parade lines up. It will proceed down Riverview Avenue and across the Alderson Memorial Bridge and disband in front of the Alderson Volunteer Fire Department. Santa will greet children and hear their wishes inside the AVFD. Treats will be provided by the Alderson Women’s Club. Mayor Travis Copenhaver said, “This...
Read moreGVCF distributes over $42,000 in internal grants in 2021
The Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation awarded over $42,000 in internal grants in 2021 to 18 organizations and educational programs in Greenbrier, Monroe, and Pocahontas counties. This figure includes only grant programs administered internally by GVCF, most of which are application based, and is not inclusive of all fund distributions and scholarships from the Community Foundation
Read moreThe Snow Queen returns this holiday season
Jane Brown, Snow Queen 1967 By Adam Pack A long standing but now dormant Ronceverte tradition will be returning this winter, as the Snow Queen Pageant will be held for the first time in 29 years. Originally held under the auspices of the Ronceverte Rotary Club to generate funds for the city’s Christmas Stocking program, the first Snow Queen Pageant was held sometime in the 1930s. Young women from each high and junior high school in the area would be...
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