TRUCK IT! The Greenbrier Valley’s newest festival comes to Ronceverte
By Sarah Richardson The City of Ronceverte is now the home of the newest festival in the region – the Ronceverte Food Truck Festival! With food trucks, vendors, live music, games for children and adults, a “kid’s zone” and more on Edgar Avenue, the River City will be the place to be on Friday, […]
Nick Durm of Alabaster Boxer
By Sarah Richardson We had a chance to interview Nick Durm of Alabaster Boxer right before he hit the stage for his new album release party at Big Draft Brewing last month. Nick is the lead singer and a guitarist for the band, which also includes Drew Lawrence (drums/vocals), Jason Lockart (keys/vocals), Bill Fraley (bass/vocals), […]
Strawberry Festival returns to Alderson
Alderson Main Street, the Town of Alderson, Sheena Pendley, and Sunset Berry Farm are collaborating once again this spring to celebrate all things strawberry at the 6th annual Strawberry Festival. The BIG day is always the Saturday before Memorial Day, falling this year on May 27. There will be food, vendors, music, and fun both […]
West Virginia Dandelion Festival May 26-28
The White Sulphur Springs Dandelion Festival will run May 26 through May 28 in downtown White Sulphur Springs. The Dandelion Festival is an annual celebration that is sponsored by WSS Main Street and the City as a sign of appreciation and determination of the dandelion. The gutsy little flower fights its way through velvety lawns, […]
Renaissance Fest prepares for 5th season
Fun and Fantasy right here in the Greenbrier Valley! By Matt Young Hear ye, hear ye! Lords and ladies, the time of the 2023 West Virginia Renaissance Festival is nigh at hand! The West Virginia Renaissance Festival kicks off the 2023 season on Saturday, June 3. Now in its sixth year, the Festival provides a […]
My Dog and I: It’s Definitely Spring!
By Janine Lazarus You know, ramps, daffodils, mowing, lily white legs in shorts, sneezing and puppies!!! We all emerge from our caves and decide to enjoy the great outdoors again and vow to exercise all that winter padding away. What better way than to take our new, old and rambunctious dogfriends out for a nice […]
Join the Historical Society for Home Tour Weekend this June!
This home tour will emphasize the history of one area of the Greenbrier Valley. There will be five stops including two historic homes; the Arbuckle Fort Preserve with the Blaker’s Mill community; the Blue Sulphur Springs pavilion; and an antique tractor and equipment show. A driving tour guide will be provided with the ticket which […]
The Agenda
Saturday, April 29 Event: Courthouse Farmer’s Market. 8 a.m. Robert C. Byrd Clinic, 1464 N. Jefferson St., Lewisburg Great Greenbrier River Race. 10 a.m. Eight Street, Marlinton. Sunday, April 30 Event: Pence Springs Flea Market. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Rt. 12 between Hinton and Alderson Monday, May 1 Tuesday, May 2 Event: Alderson […]
Good Eats: Chef Chad Jones adds food to The Sportsman Tavern
By Stephen Baldwin, RealWV You wanted a food option at the newly-reopened Sportsman Tavern in Ronceverte? You got Chef Chad Jones and Flavor Mutt’s Sourdough Shop! Chad and his wife Jennifer, who works the The Hub, moved to the area recently after owning their own restaurant in Virginia. Chad is a sourdough specialist and will […]
Derby Day at Gateway
Run for the Roses! Gateway Industries Inc. is pleased to announce the 27th annual Derby Day “Run for the Roses” on Saturday, May 6, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Cecil H. Underwood Building of the WV State Fairgrounds. For the last 27 years Gateway has hosted this gala fundraising event on behalf of […]
DARE to Cruz Car Show in Lewisburg
The 2023 DARE to Cruz Car Show will be held on Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jim’s Drive In in Lewisburg. Come out and support the Lewisburg Police Department DARE program as we welcome Lewisburg Baptist Academy as one of our DARE programs. The entry fee for vehicles is $20 […]
More & More & More Brenneman!
By Sarah Richardson Lewisburg artist Jeanne Brenneman began painting in 1972… and never stopped. If you’ve ever seen a watercolor painting of a Lewisburg building, chances are that it’s a Brenneman! Her impressive career has led her to opening a permanent studio space/classroom at Lee Street Studios in Lewisburg, which is packed full of originals […]
Local Art at the Alderson Artisan’s Gallery
The Gallery is a cooperative, non-profit, group of local West Virginia artisans, and is a part of Alderson Main Street’s efforts to improve and enrich our small mountain community. The gallery’s goal is to offer affordable, quality and locally made art to Alderson and the surrounding areas as well as to support our talented local artisans. In […]
Greenbrier Valley Theatre Prepares to Open Season 56
A West Virginia Premiere Begins the 2023 Season By Josh Lapping You may know Garth Williams for his work on famous children’s books such as Charlotte’s Web, Stuart Little, and the Little House series. One work that you may not be as familiar with is The Rabbits’ Wedding. This 28-page book, revolving around a black […]