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Candidates file for 2026 seats in Greenbrier County

February 6, 2026

By Sarah Richardson The deadline for candidate filing in the 2026 election cycle closed on Jan. 31, and candidates have now filed for numerous political offices in Greenbrier County. Several highly contested races will appear on the local ballot this year. The Greenbrier County Commission will see activity in both regular and unexpired terms. Incumbent Lowell C. Rose has filed as a Republican for a seat on the County Commission...

This Week in the House of Delegates

February 6, 2026

(WV Legislature Photography by Perry Bennett) For the week ending Jan. 30, 2026 Several bills passed the full House of...

American Heritage Music Hall to host Annual Spring Easter Craft Vendor Fundraiser

AHMH to host Valentine’s Day Dance

February 6, 2026

The American Heritage Music Hall will host a Valentine’s Day Dance on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 6 to 10 p.m....

Greenbrier Valley Master Gardeners learn benefits of winter seed sowing

February 6, 2026

Susan Ernst speaks to the Greenbrier Valley Master Gardeners at their January meeting. Susan Ernst of the Greenbrier Valley Master...

Church Bulletin

February 6, 2026

First Baptist Church of Rainelle Food Pantry - 2026 Saturday distribution scheduleFeb. 28, Mar. 28, Apr. 25, May 23, June...

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This Week in Wrestling, Week 8: Her-Story Maker Women’s Tournament; Red Devil JV Rumble

February 6, 2026

By Rob Frank The opening Shot:Week eight of the 2025 - 2026 Greenbrier East Wrestling season is in the books....

This Week in Wrestling, Week 7: Region 3 State Dual Championship Qualifying Tournament

January 30, 2026

The GEHS Wrestling Team. Photo by Frank Lusher, Cardinal Photography. By Rob Frank The opening Shot: Week seven of the...

Battle for the Springhouse returns to The Greenbrier this weekend

January 30, 2026

The Battle for the Springhouse will celebrate its fifth anniversary with a schedule filled with top-notch basketball competition this weekend...

Obituaries

Dorothy Mae Alderman

February 6, 2026

Dorothy Mae Alderman, GySgt. USMC (Ret), 96, of South Charleston, WV, passed away on Jan. 31, 2026 at her home....

Mary Alice Gadd Martinez

February 6, 2026

Mary Alice Gadd Martinez, 88, of Ronceverte, WV, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at Peyton Hospice House...

John Walter Burns

February 6, 2026

John Walter Burns, 85, of Pickaway, WV, passed away Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. Born Mar. 26, 1940, in Hollywood, WV,...

David Jarrett Hedges

February 6, 2026

David Jarrett Hedges, lifelong resident of Spencer, former owner of Spencer Newspapers and Publisher of The Times Record and Roane...

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February 6, 2026

Dear Recycle Lady,Why is food waste considered such a big problem today?Curious Dear Curious,According to the latest food waste statistics, the world wastes 1.05 billion TONS of food every year, and over one billion meals are thrown away daily. This is more than one meal per day for each person...

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