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Help your community with annual Adopt-A-Highway Spring Cleanup

April 10, 2026

Maxwelton Ruritan Club members after a roadside cleanup in 2021. Pictured are Lee Godbey (left), Eugene Christie, Gary Wallace, Brenda Wallace, Bill Zink, Bob Hefner, and Kenny Vance. This year, the Maxwelton Ruritans will be cleaning the roadside of Rt. 219 on Monday, Apr. 20. Local Ruritan clubs plan to beautify our roadsides, and welcome additional help By Sarah Richardson Residents across the region are encouraged to take part in...

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Greenbrier County Planning Commission to hold public hearing on draft Comprehensive Plan Update

Town Hall set to discuss voter concerns in Greenbrier County

April 10, 2026

In response to complaints from voters in Greenbrier County, the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia (ACLU-WV) will host...

Mon Forest Towns Partnership launches Gravel and Bikepacking Route Network

April 10, 2026

A Gravel and Bikepacking Route Network will help connect all 12 locations of the Mon Forest Towns Partnership, including Greenbrier...

Carnegie Hall announces spring hands-on workshops

April 10, 2026

Carnegie Hall invites community members, families, and craft enthusiasts to explore creativity this spring through two engaging, hands-on workshops designed...

Public Meetings

April 10, 2026

Rainelle Town Councilmeetings are held every second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Rainelle City Hall....

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GVAC Sea Dragons compete in State Championship

March 26, 2026

The Sea Dragons competed in the WV Short Course State Championship earlier this month, placing fourth. Emily Hobbs qualified to...

This Week in Wrestling: The Last Week

March 13, 2026

GEHS’s Kaden Stone earned 3rd Place. By Rob Frank The opening Shot: The 2025-2026 West Virginia High School Wrestling Season...

This Week in Wrestling: Pre-Tournament Prep Week

March 6, 2026

James Godby, State Champion, celebrates 100 Wins By Rob Frank The opening Shot:The week before the West Virginia High School...

Obituaries

Dorothy Alma “Tiny” Osborne

April 10, 2026

Dorothy Alma “Tiny” Osborne, 87, of Rainelle went to her heavenly home on Monday, Apr. 6, 2026. Born Mar. 11,...

Edward Neal Riffe

April 10, 2026

Edward Neal Riffe, 60, of Alderson passed away on Tuesday, Apr. 7, 2026, at his residence from a sudden illness....

Keith Helmick

April 10, 2026

Keith Helmick, 74, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away peacefully on Apr. 2, 2026, at CAMC...

Linda Stoner Fox

April 10, 2026

November 21, 1953 – March 11, 2026“With grace, strength, and impeccable manners.” Linda Stoner Fox, age 72, of Philadelphia, PA,...

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Commentary: What is a county executive committee member?

April 10, 2026

Ever wonder how you, as a registered Republican (or Democrat for that matter) have any input or impact on the Republican National Committee (or Democrat National Committee)? It all starts with the local party committees. In West Virginia, these are the County Executive Committees, Republican and Democrat. In accordance with...

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