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Alderson Council updates water project; dates for 2026/27 Urban Archery Deer Season

September 18, 2026

Alderson Town Council By D.L. Bowles On Thursday, Sept. 10, the Alderson Town Council provided information on the water projects that include both a new water plant and expansion and rehabilitation of water lines. The water plant portion of the project is estimated to be 83% complete with construction of a new tank starting soon. As for the water line segment of the project, materials for the construction of the...

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Morrisey’s data center plan includes local involvement. WV communities are still in the dark

September 18, 2026

By Josephine Johnson Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s 20-year data center development plan promises protections for communities, water and power bills. But...

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Lewisburg Council issues proclamation recognizing Celebrate Osteopathic Medicine Week

September 18, 2026

By D.L. Bowles During the regular meeting of the Lewisburg City Council on Sept. 15, Mayor Beverly White issued a...

Fall colors set the Mountain State ablaze

September 18, 2026

Autumn is once again preparing to paint West Virginia’s mountains in brilliant shades of gold, orange, red and crimson. As...

Greenbrier Humane Society to host ‘WV Goes Purple’ Open House

September 18, 2026

The Greenbrier Humane Society will host a special “WV Goes Purple” Open House, bringing the community together for a day...

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GEHS Golfer of the Week

September 18, 2026

Name: Eli McMillion Grade: Sophomore G.P.A.: 4.0 Parents: Jeremy and Loren McMillion Hometown: White Sulphur Springs Favorite Golfer: Ricky Fowler...

GEHS Golfer of the Week

September 11, 2026

Name: Seth Napier Grade: Senior G.P.A.: 3.9 Parents: Kevin and Cindi Napier Hometown: White Sulphur Springs Favorite Golfer: Jackson Koivan...

Greenbrier East Golfer of the Week

September 4, 2026

Isaac Hutchison Name: Isaac Hutchison Grade: Senior G.P.A.: 4.0 Parents: Sue and Neil Hutchison Hometown: Lewisburg Favorite Golfer: Cameron Young...

Obituaries

Gary Wayne Miller

September 18, 2026

Gary Wayne Miller, 63, of Summersville, WV, formerly of Ansted, passed away Sept. 15, 2026, at Summersville Regional Medical Center....

Leonard Larue Butts

September 18, 2026

Leonard Larue Butts, 70, passed away at his home on Aug. 7, 2026. He was born on March 3, 1956,...

Vivian Conly

September 18, 2026

Vivian Conly, 76, of Wilmington, NC, passed away peacefully on Aug. 30, 2026. She was born Oct. 24, 1949, in...

Perry Kenneth “Ken” Proffitt

September 18, 2026

Perry Kenneth “Ken” Proffitt, 83, of Alderson, passed away on Sept. 10, 2026, after a long illness. He was born...

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Our History Matters ‘The British Take New York’

September 18, 2026

Washington and his men were defending New York City. On Sept. 15, 1776, William Howe’s troops landed at Kip’s Bay, northeast of Manhattan along the East River. The American army was cut off and might not be able to retreat. General Howe had defeated Washington and his troops a couple...

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