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After thoughtful consideration, and discussions with Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Greenbrier County Health Department, Greenbrier Valley CVB, Lewisburg Downtown Business Association, and others, Carnegie Hall has determined that it will not be possible to safely hold what would have been the 37th Taste of Our Towns (TOOT) food and music...

During Wednesday’s briefing, Gov. Justice reported that West Virginia has once again set a new record number of COVID-related hospitalizations for the entire pandemic, with 893 individuals currently in hospitals across the state. The number of West Virginians in ICUs has once again set a new record high of 275...

Edgewood Presbyterian Church member Cindy Tucker stirring apple butter Members of Edgewood Presbyterian Church spent the day around copper kettles stirring apples, sugar, and cinnamon over a fire to make their delicious apple butter. The fire starts about 5:30 a.m. and must be stirred constantly until...

Board Member Keith Stonestreet (left), HospiceCare CEO Christopher Rawlings, and Board Member Joe Price HospiceCare advocate and longtime board member, Keith Stonestreet, was honored this week for his years of service and dedication to HospiceCare’s mission of providing compassionate care and affirming life through hospice, palliative...

Gov. Jim Justice surprised a young man at his job at Greenbrier West High School with a life-changing opportunity on Thursday through his “Do it for Babydog: Round 2” Vaccination Sweepstakes. The Governor and Babydog arrived at the school to surprise Waylon Gilkeson from Rupert, a custodian at GWHS, with...

The West Virginia Press Association (WVPA) has released the results of their 2020 Newspaper Editorial and Advertising Contest, which they host annually. Newspapers from across the state compete with other publications in their division in multiple editorial and advertising categories. This year, the Mountain Messenger scored a total of five...

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On Sept. 3, Mayor Travis Copenhaver and Lloyd “Billy” Lightner were apprehended by State Police. Copenhaver along with Lightner are facing charges of child neglect, conspiracy, assault and burglary. It has been said that this all stemmed from an incident that took place at a home located in Alderson in...

Three West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) members have been elected to the school’s board of governors, the body that oversees the financial, business and educational policies under which the school operates. The new board members appointments became effective July 1. Peter Ward, Ph.D., was elected as a faculty...

The Greenbrier will remember the heroes lost in the rescue efforts on September 11, 2001, and honor those who carry on their legacy with the Salute to Heroes Weekend Sept. 11-13. First responders around the region will have an opportunity to attend portions of the weekend at no charge as...