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LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) – The following transactions were recently recorded in the Greenbrier County Courthouse. Lawsuits Mary Kristine Oliver vs. WVGBC Audrina Mill LLC Stephen P. Coonts vs. Bright Construction LLC In re: the marriage of Rebecca Lynn Snyder and Chase Brandon Snyder In re: the marriage of Ruth Bethany Caruthers and Clinton Cody Caruthers […] The post Greenbrier County Courthouse News appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.

LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) – Rhema Christian Center invites the community to join them on Sunday, June 11, at 10 a.m. for Blaine Bowman and His Good Time Band. Musicians Mike Turner and Stephen Lake will be joining them. Known as “God’s idea of a good time,” this family does upwards of 150 concerts, seminars and meetings a year from coast to […] The post Rhema Christian Center to feature Blaine Bowman and His Good Time Band appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.

CRAWLEY, WV (WVNS) — A section of Hunter Road in Greenbrier County will close for a second time to allow for continued construction. During the week of Monday, June 5, 2023, a second bridge closure for Greenbrier County Route 60/3, also known as Hunter Road will be closed to traffic for a bridge replacement over […]

LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) – The Thistle Lounge at the historic General Lewis Inn in Lewisburg welcomes the award winning, watercolor artist Sharon Harms for a solo exhibit. Harms will present original, watercolor artwork with a nature inspired theme.  Harms is a participating member of the Allied Artists of West Virginia, and she features her artwork at […] The post General Lewis Inn to present artwork of Sharon Harms appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.

MAXWELTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – The annual Kellwood reunion will be held on Friday, June 9, at the Charlie Mackey Park in Maxwelton. The covered dish meal will begin at 12 p.m. It’s been30 years since the Kellwood plant closed its doors for the last time in 1993. Former employees, their families and friends are invited […] The post Kellwood reunion set for June 9 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (WVDN) – St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in White Sulphur Springs announces a free concert series. The concerts will be held on the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at St. Charles Church, located across from The Greenbrier Clinic. The first concert will feature a six-member Celtic Harp Ensemble […] The post Free concerts to be held at St. Charles Borromeo Church appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.

WILLIAMSBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) – The Clarence Knight cemetery in Williamsburg has been renamed the Knight/Crawford Cemetery.  On May 20, a group of volunteers from several of Williamsburg clubs gathered on the wooded hillside and cleared and fenced off a dozen or more historic graves. Two stones placed in the 1960s identify two ancestors of Robin Crawford of […] The post Historic cemetery in Williamsburg is cleared and fenced appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.

LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) – Enjoy free music, fantastic food, shopping specials and more at Lewisburg’s Fridays after 5 on Friday, June 2. In the Greenspace, listen to musical guest Matt Evans from 5-8 p.m. Humble Tomato partners with Big Timber Brewing for an outdoor tap bar featuring four draft beers. Visit Greenbrier Valley Dye’s popup shop […] The post Need a reason to leave work early? National Leave Work Early Day arrives on First Fridays after 5 on June 2 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.

LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) – The next meeting of the Greenbrier County Democratic Executive Committee will be held Wednesday, June 14, at 5:30 p.m. at the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate office in downtown Lewisburg. Anyone interested in learning more about the local Democratic party is welcome to attend. The post Greenbrier County Democratic Executive Committee to meet June 14 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.

PEARISBURG, VA -  The Giles Spartans could not be stopped this past Thursday as they blew past the Covington Cougars following a 10-0 victory in the first-round of the Class 1, Region C boys soccer tournament.  The duo of Cam Hansen and Will Tickle combined for four goals for Giles in their regional shutout victory over Covington. Both Hansen and Tickle had two goals each.  GIles finished the game with eight players scoring goals.  After dropping seven of their first eight games, the Cougars ended the season winning three of their last five games, including a third place finish in the Pioneer District tournament following a 5-1 victory over Narrows.  Junior defensive standout, Dylan Pommert, led Covington with an eight steal performance against Giles. Pommert finished the season with 172 steals. Jesus Reyes led the Cougars with two shot opportunities. Despite giving up 10 goals, goalkeeper Ben Moss had an 11-save game against the Spartans.   Covington finished its season with an overall record of 6-11.   Goals - GHS: Hansen 2, Tickle 2, Simpkins, Dru, Aaron, John, Criner, and Osborne.  The post CHS falls in regional first-round appeared first on The Virginian Review.

(WTRF) – Here’s a look back at the week’s top stories. A Monroe County man will serve two consecutive sentences for the double murder of men found in his family’s dumpsite.  Man sentenced to jail for double murder of men found in family dump site Jacob Wilson plead guilty to two counts of first-degree murder. He […]

SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — The Nicholas County Board of Education has chosen a new school superintendent following last week’s resignation of Superintendent Donna Burge-Tetrick. The board meet in special session Tuesday and voted to hire Nicholas County native, current Pocahontas County School Superintendent, Terrence Beam. Beam grew up in...

Echoes of the Past is a collection of historical articles curated from The Virginian Review and other publications archived since 1914. You may be exposed to content that you find offensive or objectionable. For historical purposes and accuracy, articles are reprinted in their original, unedited form, and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the publisher. MAY 1923 100 Years ago Alertness of engineer prevents serious accident Saturday The place: Monroe Street crossing. The car: A flivver. Train No. 6. Time: 7:50 p.m. You wonder what all this means? It happened like this: since the new brick road has been laid at the top...

CHARMCO, W.Va. (WVDN) – The community is invited to attend Wellspring of Greenbrier’s fundraiser at the Meadow River Valley Park in Charmco. The fundraiser will take place on Friday, June 23, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. There will be free live music by Andrew Adkins and the Thomas Taylor Band, free children’s activities and yard games, food and drinks […] The post Wellspring of Greenbrier to hold fundraiser June 23 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.

RENICK, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia State Police are currently conducting an investigation into the theft of a piece of construction equipment which occurred in Greenbrier County on Tuesday. Assisting in the retrieval of information is the Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Department, who on Thursday provided details regarding the theft which is said to have […]

UNION, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Multiple activities are planned for the 68th Annual Farmer’s Day Festival which begins Friday in Union. The 68th Annual Farmer’s Day Festival will run from Friday, June 2, to Saturday, June 3, in Union. The fun begins Friday night at 8 PM as a street dance will run until 11 PM. […]

For much of its history, Southern West Virginia’s White Sulphur Springs was just a small town that people passed through on their way to and from Lewisburg. The community’s status suffered a blow when the June 2016 flood ripped through Greenbrier County, destroying homes, businesses, and lives. However,...

RONCEVERTE, W.Va. (WVDN) – Today, restaurant owner Stephanie Roduoussakis held a soft opening of the new Lionakis Diner in Ronceverte. The diner is scheduled to be open today till 7 p.m. The new diner was packed with guests, and Roduoussakis looks forward to opening the restaurant’s grand opening where she will be serving up American home-cooked […] The post Lionakis Diner holds soft opening in Ronceverte appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.

LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) – The Greenbrier County Commission held a regular meeting on May 23, where they were presented with a proposal for a new retirement package for 911 dispatchers by Dean Meadows, director of the 911 state commission. In 2022, the state legislature passed a bill allowing new hires in county 911 programs to […] The post Greenbrier County Commission considers new retirement package for 911 dispatchers appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.

BLUESTONE LAKE (Hinton News) - An Almost Heaven Swing has been placed overlooking Bluestone Lake. According to a press release from the Explore Summers County CVB, the project stems from a "partnership with the West Virginia Department of Tourism, West Virginia State Parks, Explore Summers County CVB, and the US Army Corps of Engineers." The swing was officially hung on Thursday, May 25. Students at the Nicholas County Career and Technical Center built the swings. The West Virginia Department of Tourism initially partnered with the students to create nine wooden swings, the first of which was erected in 2022. They are placed...