The $5,000 grant provided by the global humanitarian organization will help support three summer reading challenges at child care programs including The Marvel Center in Rupert. West Virginia Association for Young Children was awarded a $5,000 grant from global humanitarian organization Save the Children to support a summer reading challenge...

At the regular lunch meeting of the Lewisburg Rotary Club on Monday, June 12, the Club heard a report from Rotarian Mardi McMillan about her recent trip to India to participate in the Polio eradication efforts of Rotary International. Rotary is a founding partner of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative,...

On May 24, The Lewisburg House and Garden Club met at Spring Valley Farm in Monroe County for its annual luncheon. The meal was served on a beautiful, sprawling front porch with a delicious menu of various sandwiches, salads and desserts served by the farm’s owners. Following the luncheon,...

Canning is a great way to enjoy local fruits and vegetables all year round. However, it is important that canning equipment is kept in peak condition, and you follow the most up to date information to get the most out of your canning efforts. WVU Extension’s Greenbrier County office will...

The Williamsburg Community Educational Outreach Service Club met at the Williamsburg Historical Museum for their monthly meeting on Jun. 13. The club recently completed a service project by making and donating 25 heart pillows to be used at CAMC. T-shirts were also donated to the Greenbrier Valley Children’s Home. Also, the club donated funds to the county Energy Express program along with cereal boxes for their summer projects. The Williamsburg Flying Falcons 4-H Club will also receive a donation to be used for 4-H Camps.

The University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences recognized more than 750 candidates during commencement ceremonies May 6 at the Rupp Arena in Lexington. Among those participating was Kaitlin Morgan of Ronceverte with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. The University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences is...

Ryan Vaughan of Lewisburg has been named to the Emory & Henry College spring 2023 Dean’s list. To be named to the Dean’s list, students must be full-time students and receive a 3.6 GPA for the semester. Located in the Highlands of Virginia, Emory & Henry College has...

In May, the Greenbrier County Schools Foundation awarded Stephen L. Baldwin Memorial Scholarships to 12 Greenbrier County high school seniors. Recipients selected for the $1,000 scholarship awards were: Cadence Stewart, Makayla Walton, Lauren Rodgers, Clara Long, Jacelyn Lilly, Nicole Cochran, Mackenzie Friend, Meghan Byers and Cedric Allder from Greenbrier East High School. Receiving the awards from Greenbrier West High School were Raelyn Palmer, Meagan Poticher, and Emma Ames.

Monongahela National Forest invites everyone to join us at the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center for the annual Native Orchid Tour Saturday, Jun. 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program begins at the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center with a presentation followed by a guided trip to Cranberry Glades and the surrounding area. Rosanna Springston, Monongahela National Forest employee and wildflower enthusiast, will lead the tour. The program is free and takes place rain or shine. Reservations are not required. Wear appropriate footwear for hiking.

Carnegie Hall’s 2023 Ivy Terrace Concert Series continues Thursday, Jun. 22, at 6:30 p.m. with The Thomas Taylor Band. Sponsored by City National Bank, the concert takes place outside on Carnegie Hall’s Ivy Terrace as attendees watch from the expansive lawn in front of New River Community and Technical College. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and pack a picnic to enjoy live music. All Ivy Terrace concerts are free, open to the public, and alcohol free.

Greenbrier Valley Theatre (GVT) will look to transport audiences back to the 1950s and ‘60s with their upcoming production of Forever Plaid. Featuring songs such as “Crazy ‘Bout Ya Baby,” “Papa Loves to Mambo,” “Three Coins in the Fountain,” and many others, this show will have audience members reminiscing of a simpler time. Forever Plaid, written by Stuart Ross, tells the story of four men known as the Plaids who are ready to perform their final concert together in an upbeat nostalgia trip that is sure to delight audiences of all ages.

Artist Karen Lee McClung is exhibiting a large group of watercolor paintings through July 31 at the General Lewis Inn in Lewisburg. Karen celebrates her personal artistic style through animals, flowers, and vintage buildings that make you smile every time you see them. “I am thrilled to be a part...

Leivasy – Betty Jo O’Dell, 76, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Ronceverte. Born Oct. 22, 1946, at Strange Creek, Braxton County, she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Leanore Dean Woods. She was a member of New Prospect Baptist...

On May 29, American Legion Post 100 held a brief Memorial Day commemoration in Union. The event, now in its eighth year, consisted of an invocation, singing the National Anthem, remarks by Post 100 Commander Tim Sluss, recitation of Theodore O’Hara’s poem “Bivouac of the Dead” by Chris Johnson, a reading of Major General John A. Logan’s first official 1868 Memorial Day Proclamation by Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Scott E. Womack, a wreath and flower laying at the Veteran’s Memorial adjacent to the courthouse, and the playing of “Taps” after the National Moment of Silence at 3 p.m. This year’s event was scaled down due to inclement weather, but a few intrepid citizens came out anyway to remember those who paid the ultimate price to secure our liberties. Post 100 intends to continue this annual event to coincide with the national commemoration, and the public is always encouraged to attend.

The West Virginia Vietnam Veterans of America (WV VVA) Maverick Chapter #1108 traveled to the National Capitol Region on May 13-14 and sponsored five local youths on the trip: Caleb Cooper, Matthew Heller, LeiAnn Richmond, Eli Thomas, and Katherine Viars. The intent of the trip was to provide a chance for these two generations to reflect on the service rendered by citizens who have served their country in uniform since its founding.

The annual Kellwood reunion will be held Friday, June 9, at the Charlie Mackey Park in Maxwelton. It’s been 30 years since the Kellwood plant closed its doors for the last time in 1993. The covered dish meal will begin at 12 noon. Former employees, their families and friends are invited to attend. Plan to stay after the meal for socializing and taking pictures.

The Peoples Bank Foundation recently presented a donation of $2,000 to Communities In Schools of Greenbrier County (CISGC), which is a local West Virginia affiliate of the nation’s leading drop-out prevention program, Community in Schools. Their mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) installed three solar-powered charging stations to support sustainability on campus. The solar units attach to picnic tables and will accommodate four outlets each. These units will allow students and employees to charge devices while they are outdoors having lunch, studying or taking a break.

The Watoga State Park Foundation has been busy supporting our state park by helping complete the disc golf course. This Johnny Sias designed, 18-tee course will be a great asset to our park and our community and worthy of many challenging tournaments!. We want to thank Appalachian Aggregates at Mill...

The Rodoussakis family has fed folks in the Greenbrier Valley for generations. From The Court Restaurant in Lewisburg to Rudy’s in Ronceverte, the restaurant business is a family tradition. Now, Stephanie Rodoussakis is opening a new diner in Ronceverte called Lionakis Diner, which was the original family name when...