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National Day of Prayer to be observed on Thursday, May 2nd
Please come and join us for National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 2nd, on the steps of City Hall in Covington at 12:00 noon, led by area pastors and guests. In case of rain, it will be held inside City Hall. The National Day of Prayers was set by an Act of Congress when […] The post National Day of Prayer to be observed on Thursday, May 2nd appeared first on The Virginian Review.
The Shadow: Snakes and… Baseball
Well, folks, it’s baseball, apple pie, and snake season once again. Jackson River Sports Complex is crammed full of aspirational young Babe Ruths and Jackie Robinsons… whoops, sorry wrong era… filled with future Shohei Ohtanis, Arron Judges, and Ronald Acuña Jrs. It’s a fine scene to see the place filled with parents and grandparents, all […] The post The Shadow: Snakes and… Baseball appeared first on The Virginian Review.
New educational programming at Greenbrier Valley Theatre brings West Virginia History to schools across the state
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – Greenbrier Valley Theatre has long been recognized for its exemplary educational programming, providing opportunities for students ages 5-18 to learn and grow through involvement in the arts. This year, GVT is expanding its educational outreach opportunities with the brand-new Educational Touring Initiative. This Spring, a troupe of five professional actors will […] The post New educational programming at Greenbrier Valley Theatre brings West Virginia History to schools across the state appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Lootpress Meet the Candidate Questionnaires sent to candidates
(LOOTPRESS) – Lootpress Meet the Candidate Questionnaires have been sent out to candidates running for municipal, county, and state offices. Questionnaires were sent via email to candidates within counties in the Oak Hill, Beckley, Bluefield DMA: Fayette, Greenbrier, McDowell, Mercer, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, and Wyoming. Judicial candidates have been excluded from the questionnaires due to the neutrality they must maintain. The […]
Lewisburg man killed after car accident in Summers County
PENCE SPRINGS, WV (WVNS) — A Lewisburg man was killed in a car accident in Summers County on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. According to a member of the Summers County Sheriff’s Office, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 a call came in around 3:00 p.m. for a single-car accident on Routes 3 and 12 in the […]
Lady Cavs Go Down to Shady Spring
SHADY SPRING- The Greenbrier West Lady Cavaliers suffered a ‘closer than the score indicated’ 7-2 loss to the Shady Spring Tigers on Monday, April 22. West trailed just 4-2 in the sixth inning, but in the bottom half, the Tigers pushed across three runs that broke the game open and ultimately decided the outcome. The […] The post Lady Cavs Go Down to Shady Spring appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Celebrating Earth Day and Our Water: Greenbrier Watershed Association Event a Community Success
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – The Greenbrier Watershed Earth Day Celebration started out with a steady stream of vehicles lining up ready to see what the event offered and as the day wore on the line of vehicles grew and grew. People were milling about eating food from the food truck and bidding on the beautifully […] The post Celebrating Earth Day and Our Water: Greenbrier Watershed Association Event a Community Success appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Robert C. Byrd Clinic Hosts Cardiac Clinic for Student Athletes
LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) – Are you a student athlete gearing up for the new season? Get ready to hit the field, court, or track with confidence! Don’t miss the FREE Student Athlete Cardiac Clinic held in collaboration with several local providers on Saturday, May 4 from 9am to 12pm at Rainelle United Methodist Church (617 […] The post Robert C. Byrd Clinic Hosts Cardiac Clinic for Student Athletes appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Miss Virginia Visits Jeter Watson Elementary School
Miss Virginia visited the Jeter Watson Elementary kindergarten classes of Educators Shannon Holloway, Ally Burton, Molly Nicely, and Shannon Rock, Covington, last Friday morning. Miss Virginia, Katie Rose, was greeted by approximately 70 students, sitting cross legged on the gymnasium floor, anxiously awaiting her arrival. Rose introduced herself by telling the students a little bit […] The post Miss Virginia Visits Jeter Watson Elementary School appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Echoes of the Past: The Cat in the Hat, Arson and Rainbow Case
1924– 100 Years Ago You Must Register To Vote Everyone must register in order to vote in the primary election The election machinery of the state will put in motion soon. The law provides that the registrars shall meet the first Monday in April, get their supplies from the county clerk and proceed with a […] The post Echoes of the Past: The Cat in the Hat, Arson and Rainbow Case appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
A Peek into Summers County’s Past: Pence Springs Depot Part 2
PENCE SPRINGS W.Va. (Hinton News) - This week's piece is second to a story I had written about the train depot in Pence Springs. The tiny little shed you see in the photo of a man sitting on the stairs is what was a passenger waiting area after the depot was torn down. A depot was erected at what is now the town of Pence Springs in 1872. At that time it was named Stock Yards. This is because the “stock” was unloaded there to drink at the Greenbrier River near where the bridge is now. Early on, there was a...
Cinco De Mayo presented by Olde Town Covington
Olde Town Covington announces Cinco De Mayo on Friday, May 3, from 4:00 to 8:00 on Main Street. Live Radio Broadcast w/ Highway 64 – Big Al (4:00pm – 6:00pm) Food vendors (4:00pm – 10:00pm) Polar Express San Juan Luca’s Pizza Casa De Leones will be open w/ outdoor seating Ray’s Sweet Shoppe & Poutinerie […] The post Cinco De Mayo presented by Olde Town Covington appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Virginian Review Alleghany Diamond Player of the Week: Brady May
LOW MOOR- After so many great performances on the fields last week and nominations difficult to even make, Alleghany baseball’s Brady May has been voted the Virginian Review Diamond player of the week for the week of April 15. On the field, May hit .500 at the plate with a triple and a double. He […] The post Virginian Review Alleghany Diamond Player of the Week: Brady May appeared first on The Virginian Review.
PinPoint Yellow Alert Day: Threat for storms sticks around this evening
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A tornado watch is in effect until midnight for Athens, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Pleasants, Ritchie, Washington, and Wood Counties. Morning showers lead to a sunny and very warm afternoon. This is giving us the chance for severe storms as a cold front moves through this evening. We are under a slight (2/5) risk for severe weather as the cold front moves through. The main threats for severe weather will be large hail (about the size of a quarter) and damaging winds (up to 60 mph). There is also a chance for an isolated tornado to spin up as the front moves through. The storms will likely move through this evening between 6 and 10 p.m.
Cast Your Vote for the Gbr East/Gbr West Diamond Players of the Week, April 15-20
Please vote for the WV Daily News Greenbrier East and Greenbrier West Diamond Players of the Week for the week of April 15-20. Two players from each team in the county (GE baseball, GE softball, GW baseball, and GW softball) are all listed together. We will take the top vote getter from each school and […] The post Cast Your Vote for the Gbr East/Gbr West Diamond Players of the Week, April 15-20 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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