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2022 WV State Fair begins: Agriculture and fun to take center stage
The WV Master Gardeners is a beautiful and educational stop along the agriculture features at the State Fair. The 97th annual State Fair of West Virginia kicked off on Thursday, Aug. 11, and the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) will play a big part in the 10-day event. From the livestock shows to the dairy birthing center, the Produce Safety Trailer to the West Virginia Country Store, agriculture is at the heart of the State Fair. “The State Fair is a reminder of the proud place agriculture has in the history of our State. But it also shows how important agriculture is to the security and health of our citizens today,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt. “As we...
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Debris collection begin for flooded areas of West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Officials in one West Virginia county hit by recent flooding are starting the task of removing residential debris. Curbside debris collection began Wednesday in flood-ravaged neighborhoods of eastern […]
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Trump CFO’s plea deal could make him a prosecution witness
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s chief financial officer is expected to plead guilty to tax violations Thursday in a deal that would require him to testify about illicit business practices at the former president’s company, […]
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U.S. midterms bring few changes from social media companies
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Social media companies are offering few specifics as they share their plans for safeguarding the U.S. midterm elections. Platforms like Facebook and Twitter are generally staying the course from the 2020 […]
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R. Kelly jury to hear opening statements at trial in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Opening statements set for Wednesday give prosecutors and R. Kelly’s attorneys their first chance to address jurors directly about charges that accuse the R&B singer of enticing of minors for sex, producing […]
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Scientists warn of dire effects as Mediterranean heats up
MADRID (AP) — While vacationers might enjoy the Mediterranean Sea’s summer warmth, climate scientists are warning of dire consequences for its marine life as it burns up in a series of severe heat waves. From Barcelona to […]
Local News
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Local fire departments hold safety training at fairgrounds
On Aug. 8, members of the Fairlea Volunteer Fire Department, Lewisburg Volunteer Fire Department, White Sulphur Springs Volunteer Fire Department,...
Board of Education, local law enforcement making moves to protect schools
By Adam Pack The Greenbrier County Board of Education met for their regularly scheduled August meeting Tuesday, Aug. 9 at...
Patch Adams comes to Ronceverte for Picnic in the Park
By Adam Pack On Sept. 3 and 4, at Ronceverte Island Park, Patch Adams himself will be hosting a benefit...
Sports News
Equestrian Show Jumping Event coming to The Greenbrier
A new sporting event, the ArenaMend Classic, is coming to The Greenbrier Oct. 13-17, and the competition, which features the...
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First-ever WV Dark Sky Star Party set for September 2 at Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park
Having attained international recognition, what’s on the celestial horizon for West Virginia’s newest stars on the dark sky park tourism...
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Obituaries
Elaine McKellar Jasperse
On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, Elaine McKellar Jasperse passed away at home with family by her side. She was preceded...
James Carl Burr III
White Sulphur Springs-James “Jim” Carl Burr III passed away Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, at the age of 66 peacefully in...
Carol Jean Harrah
Alderson-Carol Jean Harrah, 89, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, at the Peyton Hospice House...
William Alfred Zimmerman
A faithful husband, loving father, and talented musician, William Alfred Zimmerman passed away Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, after a recent...
Business
Etsy class to be hosted by Greenbrier Valley EDC
Greenbrier Valley Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and West Virginia Small Business Development Center are presenting “Let’s Do Etsy! A beginner’s...
Pocahontas Memorial Hospital announces expansion, generous benefactor
Pocahontas Memorial Hospital (PMH) officials recently announced plans for a $6.6 million addition to the hospital that will expand...
State Fair announces 2022 scholarship winners
The State Fair of West Virginia is pleased to announce the awarding of five $1,000 four-year scholarships to youth who...
Greenbrier Valley Medical Center by the Numbers:
Over the course of a year, the impact of Greenbrier Valley Medical Center (GVMC) adds up as the skilled and...
Columns
Dear Recycle Lady
Dear Recycle Lady, Can I put recyclable plastic film in curbside recycling? Trying to Recycle More Dear Trying to Recycle More, Plastic film (zip-lock bags, bubble wrap, and plastic wrap) can be recycled, but NOT in your curbside recycling bin. There are some very large cities that accept plastic films at curbside, but locally, we do not. According to How2Recycle.com, almost all community curbside recycling programs in the US consider plastic films as a contaminant. Locally, plastic film is recyclable in drop-off bins at Kroger, Wal-Mart, and Lowes. Pieces of plastic film that land in a recycling bin end up...
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Natures Way
Seeing Red By Karen Cohen Sungolds. Watercolor painting by Karen Cohen I’m back! What seems like a billion years ago,...
The Back Pew
By Senator Stephen Baldwin One “legislative session wrap-up” wasn’t enough to cover all the issues folks care about! If your...
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