June 28, 2008
Mountain Messenger Op/Ed Page - 06/28/08
Air service stakeholders ponder possible loss of Delta flights to GVA
County Commission votes to assist CVB
High Court clears way for industrial wind turbines
Fifth case of rabies verified in Greenbrier County
Lewisburg play fountain reopens
WORKFORCE West Virginia consolidates services in Greenbrier Valley
The Greenbrier and the Greenbrier Council of Labor Unions
Orientation Day for new BOE board members

June 21, 2008
Mountain Messenger Op/Ed Page - 06/21/08
Governor upbeat about NRCTC future
CVB honors May Hospitality Star nominees
Union says it’s offered health concessions to The Greenbrier
Lewisburg council gets update on public works projects
The Greenbrier attempts to counter rumors
'Bug Day' at Farmer's Market

June 07, 2008
Mountain Messenger Op/Ed Page - 06/07/08
WVSOM hosts LES Kindergarten students
Labor dispute costs resort another conference
Security upgrade for Monroe 911
National Cancer Society bus tour to stop here
Summary of Beech Ridge Water Permit hearing
EPA encourages nominations for Environmental Awards
Ronceverte council entertains mammoth housing project

May 31, 2008
Mountain Messenger Op/Ed Page - 05/31/08
Rainelle responds to law enforcement need, then rebuffed
Neighbors protest new shooting range
PSD# 1 HQ moved to Fairlea
Citizens for Change hold peace vigil
Animal asylum augmentation anticipated

May 24, 2008
Mountain Messenger Op/Ed Page - 05/24/08
Local vet saw flag go up on Iwo Jima
License to Cut
Calvary Baptist granted conditional use at Gateway
Parking lot torn up for Greenspace shower

May 17, 2008
Mountain Messenger Op/Ed Page - 05/17/08
Local tourism summit highlights National Tourism Week
Union wants to keep the kids close
Students, faculty recognized for achievements
Funding struggles and opportunities in Rainelle
Parks Committee distraught over park vandalism
Primary election results posted

May 10, 2008
Mountain Messenger Op/Ed Page - 05/10/08
President Bill still a crowd-pleaser
More mud bogging in Monroe County?
Ado list for Rupert
Resort expects downturn in business
Ronceverte council again tables burn ordinance
Ronceverte takes spring clean up very seriously
Kelli Bostic Volunteer of the Year

May 03, 2008
Mountain Messenger Op/Ed Page - 05/03/08
Ronceverte Businessman Named Business Person of the Year
Spring on the Greenbrier in Alderson
White Sulphur Springs Main Street serious about downtown renaissance
Parents to honor Alderson teachers
Bob Handley drops in on 80th birthday party
Delegate Tom Campbell recognized as Outstanding Public Official
Rabid skunk identified West of Ronceverte
Improvements planned in Rainelle

April 26, 2008
Farmers Market season kicks off
Silent shoes tell poignant story
Greenbrier Labor dispute could affect local businesses
Planners deny zoning change for college unit
CVB hears resort perspective on air service
Commission gets update on addressing/mapping project
Lewisburg Tree City USA
Construction of basketball courts announced
House designates new wilderness areas on 38th Earth Day
City's Consumer Confidence Report to be distributed

April 19, 2008
Mountain Messenger Op/Ed Page - 04/19/08
Rainelle may soon have 'Bingo!'
City to add shower to Green Space
Puppies prove popular at prison
White Sulphur Springs spring cleanup next week
Candidates for legislature at Chamber breakfast
Children’s Memorial Flag Day Ceremony slated for Apr. 25
Landmark Commission lends support to Bolling, Inc.
Hillary to walk for local Red Cross

April 12, 2008
Mountain Messenger Op/Ed Page - 04/12/08
Committee enlarges scope of living history event
Alderson passes amendments on first reading
Law forces short Spring Break in 2008-09
Union eyes water improvements
Commission reluctant to budget out year-end carryover
Ronceverte council delighted with skate park use
PWC gets first peek at Stratton Alley design alternative

April 05, 2008
Mountain Messenger Op/Ed Page - 04/05/08
Postman’s Pants Contest benefits CYAC
Area programs & services benefit from campaign
Clerk assures that ‘inactive’ status doesn’t prevent voting
Citizens argue ‘joy factor’ of Lewisburg fountain
DOH reminds advertisers of Outdoor Advertising Law
Airline dispatcher training offered at Dabney-Lancaster

March 29, 2008
Mountain Messenger Op/Ed Page - 03/29/08
Easter Bunny spotted in Lewisburg
Marlinton Depot destroyed
New building code clarified for homeowners
Candidates vie for farm votes at gathering
Commission distributes Arts & Recreation funds
Bolling Restoration kick-off event planned
Initial approval for Rainelle Budget

March 22, 2008
Mountain Messenger Op/Ed Page - 03/22/08
3,000 hear Obama in Beckley
Sudden Link spanked at Lewisburg Council meeting
Rainelle Council takes odds on Gambling Petition
Father cycles from Parkersburg to visit daughter at WVSOM

March 15, 2008
Mountain Messenger Op/Ed Page - 03/15/08
Oklahoma! entertains Rotary
Lewisburg battle reenactment an ‘exploding’ attraction
Commission fidgets over starting rec center
Key issue at Housing Assessment Meeting: Homelessness
American Flags donated to Union
Rainelle Council takes odds on Gambling Petition
Co-Gen addresses 'Green,' financial concerns
Board approves pre-K classroom in Rainelle

March 08, 2008
Mountain Messenger Op/Ed Page - 03/08/08
Early-risers hear commission candidates
Bike racks will be added to downtown
Curry stresses importance of levy continuation
River City Water Ordinance passes
Contractors briefed on new building code
36 care packages sent to troops in Afghanistan
Candidates work crowd at Bear Dinner

March 01, 2008
Mountain Messenger Op/Ed Page - 03/01/08
Battle of the Books winners heralded
VISTA worker promotes Pearl Buck Birthplace Foundation
New publication debuts
Stage Coach Mary ‘visits’ NRCTC
Legislators still at it

Feb 23, 2008
Mountain Messenger Op/Ed Page - 02/23/08
Obama support swells in Valley
Mike Kidd ‘Business Leader of the Year’
L&R Trail Project receives grant
Phosphorus may be Algae culprit, WV DEP says
Chocolate Festival receives funding
Bill would eliminate ‘extreme bus rides’

Feb 16, 2008
Mountain Messenger Op/Ed Page - 02/16/08
Young local woman teaching in China
911 team putting Monroe Co. on map
On Tap: Union water and sewer increases
Alderson raises Municipal Service Fee
Parks Committee wrestles vandalism problem
Commission ratifies tower ordinance
2-hour parking limit subject of lively discussion
Rainelle puts water hike on hold

Feb 09, 2008
Mountain Messenger Op/Ed Page - 02/09/08
Woman cited for outstanding work at Gateway Inds.
Ronceverte council locks horns with PSD #1 over rates
Almost lunchtime for General Store
Looking over legislators’ shoulders
Greenbrier Academy for Girls under way

Feb 02, 2008
Mountain Messenger Op/Ed Page - 02/02/08
Waste reduction fair promotes conservation
County planners complete tower ordinance
Rainelle paying for more past debt
Legislators keep at it
FCC nixes attempt to move WSLW out of state
Dr. Jones to step down as WVSOM President
Greenbrier County Schools Foundation receives corporate contributions

Jan 26, 2008
Mountain Messenger Op/Ed Page - 01/26/08
Current legislative hopper crammed
Conservation District to address Greenbrier River Pollution
Sheriff’s in Town of Rupert
Governor's proposed teacher pay raise equals about 5½ percent bump to existing salary
Commission moves on TIF application
Carnegie and GVT seek funding continuity

Jan 19, 2008
Mountain Messenger Op/Ed Page - 01/19/08
Obama committee lays plans
State names Lewisburg Certified Arts Community
White Sulphur Springs passes rate increase
Island Park improvements discussed at meeting
Cuts made to Rainelle police, town employees

Jan 12, 2008
Mountain Messenger Op/Ed Page - 01/12/08
Union looks to extend sidewalk project
High court hears wind farm issues
Hollowell Park vandalized
Lewisburg ready to start mini-parks makeover
Ronceverte council struggles with deer population
Greenbrier Valley Medical Center welcomes 2008 New Year's Baby
Federal Prison Camp inmates serve community and learn employment skills
Lewisburg commission re-affirms Northridge Drive extension

Jan 05, 2008
Mountain Messenger Op/Ed Page - 01/05/08
WV Supreme Court to hear wind turbine case this week
Construction Set for new WVSOM Evaluation Center
Community Foundation awards grants totaling $33,300
Candidate filing period begins Jan. 14; ends Jan. 26
Brenda and Linda Spencer recognized as Volunteers of the Year