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Remijan named interim director of Green Bank Observatory

February 28, 2025

The new interim director of Green Bank Observatory, Tony Remijan, was no stranger to the facility as he has been an employee of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory for decades. He has even done research with the Green Bank Telescope. Now, he is eager to fill the director position and make plans for the future of the facility. (Photo courtesy of Paul Vosteen) By Suzanne Stewart, Staff Writer, Pocahontas Times When the director position at the Green Bank Observatory became...

GEHS places second at Academic Showdown at Concord University

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February 28, 2025

Greenbrier East High School Team 1 placed second during the Region 5 competition of the 2025 Academic Showdown at Concord...

Candidates announced for Ronceverte municipal elections

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February 28, 2025

By Sarah Richardson The City of Ronceverte has announced the following candidates have filed to run in the June 3,...

This Week in The House of Delegates

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February 28, 2025

West Virginia Legislature (Photo by Perry Bennett) For the week ending February 21, 2025 In addition to carrying out their...

Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns

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February 28, 2025

A Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade from years’ past, before the Irish Pub became the Washington Street Pub. After a...

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February 4, 2025

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Sea Dragons compete in New Year’s Splash Bash

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February 6, 2025

The GVAC Sea Dragons will compete in the TYR Top 10 Invite on Feb. 22 and 23. The Greenbrier Valley...

Greenbrier East getting set for possible undefeated showdown with Hurricane

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January 24, 2025

Just three high school girls’ basketball teams across the state of West Virginia remain undefeated. Saturday night, that number will...

Tickets on sale for 2025 Battle for the Springhouse at The Greenbrier

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January 10, 2025

The Battle for the Springhouse at The Greenbrier basketball tournament will be held Friday, Jan. 31 and Saturday, Feb. 3....

Obituaries

Sue Spicer

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February 28, 2025

Sue Spicer of White Sulphur Springs passed away on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, at Johnston-Willis Hospital, Richmond, VA, following a...

Evidene Faye Dale Bostic

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February 21, 2025

Evidene Faye Dale Bostic, 88, of White Sulphur Springs passed away Feb. 19, 2025, at Peyton Hospice House in Lewisburg...

Irma Lois Smith Cadle

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February 21, 2025

Irma Lois Smith Cadle, 76, of Greenbrier County, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 at her home in Alderson...

Stephanie Ann Terry

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February 21, 2025

Stephanie Ann Terry, 33, of Rainelle, passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. Born Dec. 13, 1991, in Greenbrier Valley, she...

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Dear Recycle Lady

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February 28, 2025

Dear Recycle Lady, Several of my steel (tin) cans are rusty. Can they be recycled? Canner Dear Canner, Slightly rusty cans can be recycled, if they are clean and dry. If there is lots of rust on the can, it goes in the trash. Dear Recycle Lady, I just read that some old growth forests are being cut to keep up with the current demand for paper, especially toilet paper. If so, are there any other materials, besides wood from trees that can be used for making paper. Tree Hugger Dear Tree Hugger, You are correct about the growing demand...