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State
Senate Approves Broadband Build-Out for Rural Counties
The bipartisan bill clears the way for fiber to reach 14,000 more West Virginia households by next summer.
Independent Staff
The Cover Story
A Second Make-It-Shine on the Greenbrier
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The Greenbrier River Watershed Association is holding its second Make-It-Shine trash pickup of the year at the Caldwell boat launch — a small but stubborn act of stewardship for a river the county has spent generations learning how to share.
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Community
Carnegie Hall Presents a Summer-Inspired Jewelry Workshop
The hall invites participants ages 12 and older to spark their creativity in a hands-on session this summer in Lewisburg.
By Sarah Lee
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Crime
State Police Investigating Breaking and Entering in Alum Creek
Troopers are asking residents to come forward with anything they may have seen on the night of the incident.
Independent Staff
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This Week in the County
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May17
Greenbrier County Farmers Market — Opening Day
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May19
ASL Beginner Series at Carnegie Hall
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May22
County Commission Public Hearing — Broadband
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May24
Make-It-Shine River Cleanup
Today's Poll
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Government & Politics
Inside the Capitol Budget Fight Nobody's Talking About
The line items that didn't make the headlines — quietly reshaping how much each county gets to spend on its own kids next year.
By J. Honaker · Statehouse Bureau
Business & Land
The Auctioneer Who Knew Every Farm
For 42 years, he ran the Friday sale at the stockyard. He just rang his last bell — and the county is feeling it.
By M. Coleman
Legal Notices & Public Notices
Sheriff's Sale — 412 Lee St., May 28
Public Hearing — Zoning amendment, May 22
Estate Notice — Hartwell, F.M.
Bid Request — Pavement Lewisburg
All Notices
Obituaries & Notices
George Fitzhugh Livingston, Jr., 89
Lewisburg, WV · May 7
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Community
Learn American Sign Language at Carnegie Hall
A six-week beginner series begins May 19 in Lewisburg, led by Emma Foster, BA in ASL & Interpreting.
By Sarah Lee
Sports
Wykle Shines as Lady Spartans Shut Out Pikeview
Greenbrier East 3, Pikeview 0 — a possible preview of next week's Class AAA Region III second round.
By Brandon Baker
Sports
Williams' Grand Slam Helps West Get Past Liberty
A bases-loaded shot to dead center put the Lady Cavaliers up for good in a 10–4 win at Rupert.
By Brandon Baker