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Café Verte, Wildwood Mercantile open in Ronceverte

May 8, 2026

Wildwood Mercantile is adjacent to the café, with a large pass-through connecting the spaces together. By Sarah Richardson Two new storefronts have opened for business in Ronceverte, Café Verte and Wildwood Mercantile, located at 633 Edgar Avenue. Owned and operated by Anna and William Tuckwiller and their family, the shop features coffee, espresso, fresh local pastries, handmade art, unique gifts, and vintage finds sourced through partnerships with local artists and...

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Wellspring in Rainelle now offering evening food pantry

May 8, 2026

Wellspring in Rainelle held a successful first evening pantry on April 28. By Dakota BakerRealWV, www.therealwv.com Wellspring in Rainelle held a...

Lions and dogs and people, oh my!

May 8, 2026

Those honoring French, the Lion, were Front Row, L to R - humans: Sherry Kusner, Margaret Hambrick, Barbara Cooke, Sheila...

Greenbrier Valley Theatre kicks off 2026 season

May 8, 2026

Ripcord features two seasoned actors in lead roles Tricia Matthews Greenbrier Valley Theatre (GVT) begins its main stage season with...

Two Cabell County residents indicted for election fraud

33,138 in-person ballots cast over first full week of early voting, additional 2,441 voters have voted by absentee ballot to date

May 8, 2026

WV Secretary of State Kris Warner said that early voting in-person is well under way for West Virginia’s Primary Election....

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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

Linda Asmann

May 8, 2026

Linda Asmann (neé Volk) of Alderson, WV passed away Apr. 11, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family....

Leona Erma Ballengee Corker

May 8, 2026

Leona Erma Ballengee Corker, 87, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, devotion, and love for her family...

Wayne Spangler

May 8, 2026

Wayne Spangler, 88, of Ronceverte passed away Friday, May 1, 2026 at Charleston Area Medical Center General Division. Wayne was...

Frederick Allen “Buck” Vanmeter

May 8, 2026

Frederick Allen “Buck” Vanmeter, 73, of Quinwood, passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Greenbrier...

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May 8, 2026

Dear Recycle Lady,I am trying to recycle an empty can of cleanser. The can is made of cardboard and has a metal top and bottom, both of which I cut off with a sharp knife. I was able to remove the cardboard remaining on the metal bottom, but not the...

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