Mountain Messenger Newspaper

08/28/2025

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As inspection and repairs continue on the sinkhole at the intersection of Foster St and Court St, the City of Lewisburg appreciates your patience and understanding of this ongoing situation and requests that you continue to avoid the area to ensure your safety and the safety of those working in the area.

08/28/2025

As inspection and repairs continue on the sinkhole at the intersection of Foster St and Court St, the City of Lewisburg appreciates your patience and understanding of this ongoing situation and requests that you continue to avoid the area to ensure your safety and the safety of those working in the area.

08/27/2025

https://mountainmessenger.com/greenbrier-co-commission-approves-47k-for-wastewater-plant-project-sackler-familys-proposed-participation-in-opioid-settlement/

By Matthew Young RealWV, www.therealwv.com The Greenbrier County Commission, last week, awarded the contract for after-hours cleaning of the county courthouse facilities to Holland Home and Business Solutions. Holland submitted a proposal in the amount of $350 per cleaning visit. The only other prop...

08/25/2025

https://mountainmessenger.com/misty-hill-named-recipient-of-2025-tom-oxley-heart-of-the-community-award/

The West Virginia Municipal League (WVML) has announced Misty Hill, City Manager of Lewisburg, as the recipient of the 2025 Tom Oxley Heart of the Community Award. The award was presented during the WVML Summer Conference, and honors a city manager whose leadership, character, and dedication reflect...

08/23/2025

https://mountainmessenger.com/old-school-brewing-opens-in-white-sulphur-springs/

By Sarah Richardson On Wednesday, Aug. 20, Old School Brewing held a ribbon-cutting event in downtown White Sulphur Springs. The space has been two breweries in recent years, Big Draft Brewing and then Country Roads Brewery. The new owners have experience in the hospitality industry across the east....

08/05/2025

https://mountainmessenger.com/community-invited-to-grand-opening-of-splatter-sprout-a-mother-daughter-venture-in-white-sulphur-springs/

Brooke Kelley and Stephanie Braden, mother-daughter co-owners of Splatter & Sprout, 729 Main Street, East, White Sulphur Springs, will hold the grand opening of their small business - a creative play and art studio for children - at 10 a.m. on Aug. 5. Light refreshments will be provided and the firs...

08/04/2025

https://mountainmessenger.com/county-commission-hears-updates-from-aquatic-center-funding-approved-for-libraries-and-more/

By Dakota Baker The Greenbrier County Commission met for their regular meeting on Tuesday, July 29, and approved multiple funding allocations through the Arts and Recreation fund and received updates on key projects and upcoming events from local organizations. In total, the Commission approved $142...

08/02/2025

https://mountainmessenger.com/lewisburg-literary-festival-returns-this-weekend-with-a-sold-out-slate-of-presentations/

By Sarah Richardson The Lewisburg Literary Festival returns to historic downtown Lewisburg for two full days of literary celebration this weekend, Aug. 1 and 2. Featured speakers this year include Ron Rash, David Joy, Adriana Trigiani, and Chef William Dissen. Writing Workshops will be held by Adam....

08/02/2025

https://mountainmessenger.com/woman-killed-in-hit-and-run-identified/

On July 27 at approximately 7:50 a.m., the Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Hines area of Greenbrier County regarding the discovery of a deceased female. Preliminary observations at the scene indicate the individual was struck by a vehicle during the early morning hours of the s...

07/02/2025

https://mountainmessenger.com/white-sulphur-springs-council-discusses-updating-dog-ordinances/

By Sarah Richardson The June meeting of the White Sulphur Springs City Council was held earlier in the month, with Councilmember Thomas Taylor reporting for the Planning and Zoning Committee that the second round of dilapidated structures being considered for demolition have been approved. “We app...

06/30/2025

https://mountainmessenger.com/blueberry-season-in-full-swing-in-the-greenbrier-valley/

By Sarah Richardson Blueberry season is peaking at several locations in Greenbrier County, with farms welcoming guests for a limited window of fresh, locally grown blueberry picking. Families, foodies, and fruit lovers are invited to enjoy the taste of summer straight from the source this blueberry....