Friday 09 April, 2021
Club
A Look Back
By William “Skip” Deegans As part of President Franklin Roosevelt’s effort to pull the United States out of the depression with the New Deal, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) was…
Save the Children leads food distributions in Greenbrier County
Effort Aimed to Support Children and Families, Curb Hunger During COVID-19 Pandemic Local nonprofit Save the Children is distributing boxes filled with fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, milk and dairy products…
Blood Drive set for April 17
The Maxwelton Ruritan Club is sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, Apr. 17, at the Henning Church of God on Vago Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
Business
County Commission discusses American Rescue Plan funding, water damage cleanup
By Bobby Bordelon The Greenbrier County Commission called a special meeting to approve a new savings account for COVID-19 relief…
Before Alderson vote, a look on B&O taxes in Greenbrier County
By Bobby Bordelon With the Alderson Town Council considering enacting a Business and Occupation Tax (B&O), many Alderson residents are…
Twenty plus Woodrum bills passed by Senate, other Greenbrier County legislative updates
By Bobby Bordelon With the end of the Legislative session on the horizon, the number of Greenbrier County representative sponsored…
2020 WV Honey Production report released
West Virginia - Honey production in 2020 from producers with five or more colonies totaled 276,000 pounds, up 24 percent…
School
Former teacher sentenced after inappropriate conduct with student
By Bobby Bordelon Michael Doolin faces four years incarceration, five years probation, and more requirements after being sentenced by Greenbrier…
School officials explain COVID-19 contact tracing, precautions in sports
By Bobby Bordelon As COVID-19 restrictions lift in West Virginia, and those 16 under are unable to be vaccinated, one…
Carnegie Hall adds more spring classes and workshops
As part of its commitment to lifelong learning, Carnegie Hall offers a series of classes and workshops to enlighten and…
Opinions
Dear Recycle Lady
Dear Recycle Lady, The recycle symbol on my plastic laundry jug says it is recyclable with plastics. Which plastic bin…
Dear Recycle Lady
Dear Recycle Lady, I have driven by a scrap metal business on Route 60 near Caldwell. What kind of metal…
Dear Recycle Lady
Dear Recycle Lady, How long has plastic been in our environment? When was plastic discovered? Looking for Information Dear Looking…