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Airport Authority votes for Contour Airlines to serve LWB
By Adam Pack The Greenbrier County Airport Authority met Tuesday, June 21 to determine, primarily, who will provide flights to the Greenbrier Valley Airport. Lengthy discussions at the authority’s last regular meeting centered on this decision, and a packet sent from SkyWest which stated the intention of that airline to rescind their withdrawal and a request to be reinstated on a long term basis at LWB. Therefore the three options before the authority on Tuesday were to one, remain with SkyWest through the rest of their contract, which expires at Mar. 31, 2023; two, to sign a new long-term multi-year contract; and three, to contract Contour Airlines for Essential Air Service. Brief discussion followed on the topic, at which point...
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Report: Lack of water access costs U.S. $8.6B each year
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — At least 2 million Americans don’t have running water or a working toilet at home, a crisis that costs the U.S. economy $8.58 billion each year, according to a report released Tuesday by nonprofit […]
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Trump painted in testimony as volatile, angry president
WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump learned his attorney general had publicly rejected his election fraud claims, he heaved his lunch at the wall with such force that the porcelain plate shattered and ketchup […]
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US officials announce more steps against monkeypox outbreak
NEW YORK (AP) — Reacting to a surprising and growing monkeypox outbreak, U.S. health officials on Tuesday expanded the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus. They also said they are providing […]
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Anti-abortion centers to grow, wield more influence post-Roe
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — “Woman’s Choice,” the sign proclaims in bold pink letters. But despite promising abortion information and free pregnancy testing, the facility in Charleston, West Virginia, is designed to steer […]
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Manchin: Commission on veterans facilities to be dismantled
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A group of U.S. senators has agreed to effectively dismantle a commission tasked by the Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out closures, downsizing and other significant medical facility changes […]
Local News
Indictments | June 18, 2022
Indictments for the month of.... Atkinson, Shakem Jamal, White Sulphur Springs, DOB: 9/22/1997 - possession with intent to deliver a...
Ronceverte Dog Park under construction
(Photo credit Chris Rodriguez-Stanley) (Photo credit Chris Rodriguez-Stanley) By Sarah Richardson After extensive community effort and a four-month long fundraising...
Full schedule released for Dry Creek Arts and Music Festival
By Sarah Richardson The White Sulphur Springs City Council met this week and discussed the upcoming first annual Dry Creek...
Former GVT associate artistic director becomes Dolly in new production
By Adam Pack Former Lewisburg City Council member and Associate Artistic Director at Greenbrier Valley Theater (GVT), Kim Morgan-Dean, will...
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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Join the First Fridays After Five Celebration on July 1
Downtown Lewisburg celebrates Independence Day with First Fridays After Five on Friday, July 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy...
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Obituaries
Elmer Hedrick, Jr.
Elmer Hedrick, Jr. Williamsburg-Elmer Hedrick, Jr., 98, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022 at his home after a long illness....
Granville Oakley Sims, Sr.
Granville Oakley Sims, Sr. Alderson-Granville Oakley Sims, Sr., 81, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at his home in...
Dortha Lee Wingler
Dortha Lee Wingler Alvon-Dortha Lee Wingler, 87, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Salem, WV, on Friday, June...
Herbert Jerry Greene
Herbert Jerry Greene Loris, SC-Herbert Jerry Greene, 93, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at his residence. He was born...
Business
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...
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet raises over $580,000 for Feeding America
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc. (Ollie’s), America’s largest closeout retailer, raised more than $580,000 through an in-store fundraising campaign which ran...
Dr. Jennifer Beverage joins PMH Rural Health Clinic Staff
The Rural Health Clinic at Pocahontas Memorial Hospital is excited to announce that Dr. Jennifer Beverage, DO has joined their...
Columns
Dear Recycle Lady
Dear Recycle Lady, What is green banking? Want to Know Dear Want to Know, According to www.bankexamstoday.com, green banking means promoting environmently friendly practices and reducing carbon footprints from your banking activities. It provides sustainable financial services, such as paperless statements and deposits and electronic products and services. Several new services are available with green banking: EcoLoans that require consumers to save water or cut down on coal use, and GreenLoans that lend funds to projects or ventures that have environmental benefits. Green banking also strives to use less power and less energy by installing energy efficient technology products and...
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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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