Greenbrier County News Archives

Posted Monday, April 28, 2008 ; 06:00 PM Updated Monday, April 28, 2008 ; 07:04 PM Watch Story Video People in Greenbrier County are getting ready for the 134th annual Derby Day. via WVNS-TV Ghent

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure earlier this week designating 37,771 acres of federal land as federally protected "wilderness areas," including an area in Greenbrier County. via Register-herald.com

“There was a field of 26 applicants and the 911 Advisory Board was pleased with the quality of all of them”

The Greenbrier County Commission confirmed Tuesday the hiring of Dan Edwards as the county's new 911 director. via Register-herald.com

Local shoppers hammering for fresh produce grown by area farmers won't have to wait too much longer. via Register-herald.com

“The next step is to have the health department sign off on this proposal, and we are hopeful the fountain will be open again by late May”

A tentative agreement has been reached between the city of Lewisburg and the Greenbrier County Health Department over issuing a permit to allow the city's interactive water fountain to be turned back on. via Register-herald.com

“This workshop is perfect for individuals new to the tourism industry or those in need of assistance in getting press coverage for their event, attraction or tourism business”

The Greenbrier County Convention and Visitors Bureau will offer a press release writing workshop April 29 at the Brier Inn in Lewisburg. via Register-herald.com

“It's a real family affair for us”

When Telford and Melissa Scott decided to open a restaurant in Greenbrier County, they knew what type of food they wanted to serve, but had no name for their new business. via Register-herald.com

Posted Wednesday, April 16, 2008 ; 06:00 PM Updated Wednesday, April 16, 2008 ; 07:26 PM Watch Story Video The Chamber and the CVB are moving. via WVNS-TV Ghent

Seven people and 20 livestock are being treated for the rabies virus after a rabid goat was found on a Greenbrier County farm. via WTAP-TV Parkersburg

“Why chocolate? Why not! everybody loves chocolate, and everybody seems to love Lewisburg. So, we thought we'd put the two together and create a festival”

Posted Saturday, April 12, 2008 ; 06:38 PM Updated Sunday, April 13, 2008 ; 12:14 AM Over 20 businesses participated Other Stories by Hillary Crowder LEWISBURG -- People looking to satisfy their sweet tooth got ... via WVNS-TV Ghent

Posted Friday, April 11, 2008 ; 05:00 PM Updated Friday, April 11, 2008 ; 05:35 PM Watch Story Video A second case of rabies has been reported in Greenbrier County. via WVNS-TV Ghent

Posted Thursday, April 10, 2008 ; 05:00 PM Updated Thursday, April 10, 2008 ; 05:42 PM Watch Story Video Mountain Heart Child Care is doing its part. via WVNS-TV Ghent

Thumbs up ... to Dr. Ed Eckley, chairman of the New River Dental Society, and to the volunteer dentists he recruited who provided free dental exams for underserved children at the Elinor Hurt Memorial Health ... via Register-herald.com

“There has never been a time in the history of West Virginia 's Supreme Court of Appeals when opening proceedings have been needed as much as they are needed now”

A retired Greenbrier County circuit judge will help the Supreme Court decide whether to allow a public hearing arising from a $240 million case involving Massey Energy Co. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

Drivers along U.S. Route 219 in Lewisburg are treated to some of the first true signs of spring Tuesday as a bed of daffodils blooms along this stretch of scenic roadway in the historic Greenbrier County town. via Register-herald.com

Sharing the road calls for greater vigilance by motorists THE REGISTER-HERALD Editorial: Safety -- Sharing the road calls for greater vigilance by motorists Opinion: The Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va. Several ... via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Posted Wednesday, April 2, 2008 ; 06:00 PM Updated Wednesday, April 2, 2008 ; 04:55 PM Education meets business. via WVNS-TV